Archive for Health & Wellness
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Grown in the USA
By Nancy Dew, MS, RD, LD, LMNT Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 264-2420 ndew@hy-vee.com Go into your kitchen. Now open your cupboard. What kind of oil do you see? Do you know if it’s made in the USA? If a bottle of vegetable oil pops out at you, you can bet it probably is. Most vegetabl...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: What are some causes of hearing loss? What can I do to prevent damage to my ears? A: Hearing Loss is a significant public health issue that is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. There are m...
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Why are Support Groups Important?
Your Advocacy Connection Offering Comprehensive Long Term Care Solutions and Patient Advocacy By Nancy Phelps GolderCare Solutions Twenty years ago I attended a brain injury support group. Everyone went around the room and said their name and how long ago their loved one was injured. W...
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Preventing Falls Anytime of the Year
By Marie A. Wisely Choice Home Health Care Inc., CPHQ-Agency Administrator In thinking about falls and times of the year in which they most occur, most people think about winter. It is true, winter can be a dangerous time due to slick and snow covered walkways. However, summer falls can...
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What is Your Favorite Sound?
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Recently, Parker Audiology, PC had a contest with a group of local 4th Grade students in o...
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Ella’s Kitchen
If June’s weather is anything like it was in May, we will be cooking on the grill and having cool, crisp salads with frozen fruit desserts one day and cooking inside, having hot soups, casseroles and cakes the next day! So here are some ideas for any temperature! ~ Ella Tin Foil Dinners Th...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Tara Hartman, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. What are the different styles of hearing aids and what should I be looking for in a hearing aid? Have you ever picked up a brochure on hearing aids? Have you seen an ad for them on TV or in a magazine? How many people have you seen wea...
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The Right Question
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home After nearly 27 years as a funeral director, I’ve become accustomed to the certain curiosity that people seem to have with the work that I do. You might imagine the questions I am asked: “What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happen...
