Articles
Staying Cool in a Hot World
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance I’ve always been a fan of Motown, or the Motown sound, a style of rhythm and blues music named after
Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Food and Why It Matters to Your Health
By American Heart Association News The difference between “processed” and “ultra-processed” foods might sound like an issue best left to linguists or hungry English teachers.
Autoimmune Diseases – What You Need to Know
Your immune system is supposed to keep you healthy. What happens when it turns against you? Autoimmune conditions can cause symptoms like pain and swelling
Dishing Out the Facts on Good Fats
For those seeking to be more health-conscious, the idea of eating nutritiously seems simple. However, understanding what’s truly “good for you” can sometimes be confusing.
Robotic Assistance in Orthopedic Surgery
By Alexander Germanis Science fiction has predicted many advances in technology: nuclear-powered submarines, hand-held computers, and even robotic surgical assistants. While surgery may not have
Signs of Hearing Loss in Children
By Kevin Kock, Au.D. Hearing loss can be a major issue for children, and it can significantly impact their development and quality of life. Because
MIGRAINE: What You Need to Know
Migraine is a neurological condition (meaning that it’s a disease of the nervous system) that is associated with severe headaches and other symptoms in the
Simple Screening, Saved Lives Recognizing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center and Quad City Gastroenterology There are so many simple safety precautions we take in life. Things like wearing a
What Is Bluetooth, Anyway? And Why Would I Want It in My Hearing Aids?
By Laura Schroeder, Au.D., Audiology Consultants It seems that Bluetooth is everywhere these days, connecting electronic devices together somehow. The Bluetooth technology was named after
What the Secure Act 2.0 Means for Retirement Savers
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC The Secure Act 2.0, passed by Congress in late December 2022 and signed into
What Is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that causes damage in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Symptoms may be
A Closer Look at MVSC’s Leading Female Physicians
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Throughout your life, it’s likely that you have received care from a handful of specialists—many of which are women.
Planning a Balanced, Plant-Based Diet for Kids
Caregivers who follow a vegetarian, vegan, or other plant-based diet may wonder whether it’s wise for their children to follow the same eating plan. A
Healthcare in Retirement
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC I meet with clients every month who want to hang up the “nine to
A Mother’s Harrowing Tale of Her Son’s Decline Into Mental Illness and Signs to Watch in Teens & Young Adults
By Kimberly Blaker Regardless of our kids’ trials and tribulations during childhood and into the early teen years, the furthest thing from most parents’ minds
Cherishing Our Memories of Home
Submitted by Friendship Manor The new year allows us to think about the days and years past and those yet to come—what we’ve accomplished in
What Kinds of Ear Implants Are Out There?
By Laura Schroeder, Au.D., Audiology Consultants Occasionally, a patient will tell me that their friend/coworker/neighbor/family member has a hearing implant, and they would like to
Let’s Talk About Roth IRA Conversions
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC There’s a lot to like about Roth IRAs. Contributions to them are after-tax and