Cover Stories

Focusing on Health Rather Than the Disease
By Dave Molleck Cancer is a word you never want to hear a doctor say,

Quad Cities Ketamine Clinic—Stability Found
By Alexander Germanis As soon as one steps foot on any watercraft, one’s body instantly

Protect Yourself From Insect & Animal-Related Injuries at Home and Away
By Kimberly Blaker Each year, 1.3 million Americans are treated in emergency rooms for animal-related

Changing Your Habits for Better Health
Are you thinking about being more active? Have you been trying to cut back on

Be the Change You Want to See
By Alexander Germanis An unfortunate human tendency is the desire to look for others to

Mind Game Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
By Kimberly Blaker An estimated 2.3 percent of adults have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), according

Winter Boredom Busters—Fun Ways to Keep Your Energy and Spirits High
By Kimberly Blaker Does being cooped up through the long winter months have you feeling

Total Shoulder Replacements Totally Change the Game—Swinging Into Full Mobility
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Chronic joint pain has a way of slowly robbing

Indoor Veggie Gardening for Fun, Health & Sustainable Living
By Kimberly Blaker The move toward more sustainable living has gained traction in recent years with

I Hear You. “I Know What Keeps You Up at Night.”
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC You might already work

QCTrails.org Bringing 125+ Local Trails to Your Fingertips
Submitted by Quad City Health Initiative & Bi-State Regional Commission Moving more and maintaining good mental

Women and ADD — The Hidden Disability
What You Need to Know About Attention Deficit Disorder By Kimberly Blaker According to Sari

Flex Your Brain
By Alexander Germanis As we age, the fight to stay fit and strong can certainly

Meet Mako:
MVSC brings the FIRST SmartRobotics™ total joint surgery system to the Quad Cities with the

Music to Pluck Your Heartstrings
By Alexander Germanis Going back thousands of years, the heart has been directly linked to