Archive for Health & Wellness
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Lifelong Links help Individuals Maintain Their Independence
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging Milestones Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce the launch of LifeLong Links™, a statewide service for aging Iowans, Iowans with disabilities, veterans and their caregivers as they begin to plan for long-term...
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Become an Eye Donor
By Marie A. Wisely Choice Home Health Care, CPHQ-Agency Administrator From time-to-time, home care and hospice professionals are asked about organ and tissue donation. Obviously this is a very personal decision, however by making the decision to donate eyes and or corneal tissue, individuals are...
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Yard and Garden: Prepare and Plant Onion Cultivars in Spring
By Richard Jauron Iowa Stare University Extension – Horticulture With spring here, it’s time to think about planting in home gardens. Onions are a popular garden product, but they do require some special conditions and care to get optimal results. Here are some tips from Iowa State Universit...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Advice for buying your first pair of hearing aids Prepare: • The very first step is to schedule a hearing test to determine whether or not you need hearing aids. This test will also help determine which hearing aids will work best f...
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Robert S. Picchiotti: The New Face of 50
By Mark McLaughlin Mickle Communications This issue’s cover Quad-Citian, Robert S. Picchiotti, DC, chiropractor and founder of QC Core Chiropractic Wellness Center, just turned 50, but one would never guess by looking at him. He maintains a fit, youthful appearance by following an active healt...
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Ella’s Kitchen
The March winds are blowing. Still some blustery days ahead, but the weather is warmer and there is a hint of spring! The month of soups and casseroles one day, salads and grilled veggies the next! - Ella [Ella can be contacted at ellaweeza@yahoo.com or Ella – 50+ Lifestyles, 804 W Lombard Street...
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Slam Dunk Snacks
By Kim Denman, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 332-8496 kdenman@hy-vee.com The basketball championship series is in full swing. Hopefully your bracket choices will do well! As you enjoy the games, why not score big at home with some slam-dunk snacks? Don’t get sidelined by unhe...
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Untreated Hearing Loss, Lost Opportunities and Depression
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Depression is serious and increasingly, is found to be linked to hearing loss. Shared symptoms between hearing loss and depression can i...
