Archive for Health & Wellness
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Hearing your Best for the Holidays
By Dr. Ali Hunt, Au.D, CCC-A Parker Audiolology, P.C. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It is also a very noisy time of the year. People are gathered in the kitchen while the Christmas meal is being prepared, having to talk over the loud hand mixer whipping up mashed potatoes. Grandchi...
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The Da Vinci Surgical System
By Douglas A. Khoury, MD, FACS, FASCRS Davenport Surgical Group, PC The da Vinci Surgical System is a tool that utilizes robotic, computer and optical technologies to assist your surgeon with an operation. Contrary to many misconceptions, the surgeon controls all its movements. Utilizing a 3D hi...
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Gift Giving Season: The Greatest Gift
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor As we approach another gift giving season, I want to share with you an article we prepared several years ago and repeat here again. Let me make a suggestion on providing the greatest gift. Give the greatest gift...
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Holiday Visits with Elders Are Important for Safety
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging Noticing and correcting problems can help keep seniors safely in their homes. The holiday season is one of the busiest at Milestones Area Agency on Aging. And it all begins when people get together for holida...
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Crack into Happiness & Health for the Holidays with Pistachios
By Nancy Dew, MS, RD, LD, LMNT Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian (563) 264-2420 ndew@hy-vee.com The holiday season is upon us! Spending time with family and friends probably puts a big smile on your face, and what better snack to have around than the “happy nut.” In China, pistachios are known as...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily K. Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: What is the difference between a hearing aid and a cochlear implant? A: First off there are some similarities between hearing aids and cochlear implants. They both are powered by batteries. They both require the user to w...
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Estate Planning Provides Peace of Mind
By Ryan Denman Duffy Law Office As we travel through life, peace of mind tends to become ever more important. Estate planning provides many benefits such as tax savings, probate avoidance, and asset protection; however, many clients have said that peace of mind is the most valuable benefit of es...
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November Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B, Davenport, IA...
