Archive for December, 2015
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My Pilgrimage – A Spiritual Journey
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village I was blessed recently with the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage to an area located in Herzegovina region of Bosnia and Herzegovina about 16 miles from Mostar. This trip was a spiritual adventure, and very rewarding for my husband and me. ...
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Mindful Eating: A Conscious Approach to Health
By Phyllis Picklesimer University of Illinois Extension Mindful eating is important in achieving better health, but many people don’t understand what mindful means, said a University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator. “Mindfulness is usually associated with meditation...
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Winter Safety Tips from CASI – The Center for Active Seniors, Inc.
By: Alzheimer and Dementia Caregivers (www.alz.org) As the temperature finally dips into seasonal ranges for winter, those caring someone with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia should all be on notice that snow, extreme temperatures and early darkness present special problems. A l...
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How Bad are Q-Tips?
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Never put anything in your ear smaller than your elbow. Many hear this advice from parents, physicians and audiologists. Yet millions of cotton swabs (“Q-Tips”...
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Through My Eyes
Mental health problems affect ten percent of children and twenty-five percent of adults in America struggle with mental illness. They are our friends, our family and even us. Studies show that people with mental health problems can get better and many recover completely and live, work, learn, and pa...
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Fourth Annual Icestravaganza
Fourth Annual Icestravaganza in Downtown Davenport Icestravaganza returns for its fourth year on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Freight House with more interactive ice sculptures, live music, kids’ activities, ice princess guests, giveaways and extended Farmers Market hours. Award-winning i...
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Nutrition Fuels Fitness
... after exercise, to promote recovery, we will need to continue hydrating and replacing electrolytes and protein. By Kim Denman, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 332-8496 kdenman@hy-vee.com If your New Year’s resolution includes making 2016 the year you get fit and start a ...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
Scams Against the Elderly Scams against the elderly seem to be on the rise and scammers are getting more creative and more sophisticated all the time. Seemingly, the three most common scams against the elderly are the grandparent scam, the IRS scam and the computer repair scam. The problem is ...
