Archive for Health & Wellness
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People with Untreated Hearing Loss Earn Less
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. A study performed by the Better Hearing Institute in 2011 showed the cost of hearing loss to society may be as much as $26 billion (Yes, with a "B") in federal taxes. This ...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Rachel F. King, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Some people only wear one hearing aid, while for most it is recommended to wear two. The simple answer is that it depends on each individual’s hearing loss as to what is recommended. The first possibility for only one hearing aid is th...
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September is National Cholesterol Education Month
Submitted by Terry Masek, SPHR Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC Do you know your cholesterol levels and do you know your risk of developing heart disease? You are often told how to improve your health through advertising, by your doctors, by your family, through articles in health-relate...
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Tailgates, Sliders and Family Fun
By Dawn Blockinger, R.D., L.D.N. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician, Moline, IL Hy-Vee store 309.757.1085 E-Mail: dblocklinger@hy-vee.com Can anyone believe Labor Day is already upon us? For most of us, that means football and tailgates. If you are looking to make your next tailgate or Labor Day par...
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Auditory Deprivation
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. I had a patient who stopped in because their hearing was “not that bad,” despite having a significant hearing loss. For those who have had similar musings, here is some...
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Ask the Audiologist: Can Someone Really Lose Their Hearing Overnight??
By Rachel F. King, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Most of the time, people lose hearing gradually over a long period of time. That’s why many people with hearing loss are the last to realize it. They adapt to the slow changes over time. But, in rare instances, a hearing loss can occur rapi...
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Income Tax Exclusion
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Good retirement planning should always consider options that may help to minimize or reduce taxes. Taxes, taxes everywhere. I read in an industry publication recently over 200 new taxes are a part of the Aff...
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Safe Kids, Smart Parents
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Each summer, we hear tragic reports of children dying from overheated temperatures after being left in a vehicle unattended. It is critical for parents of young children not to underestimate the dangers involved. Reduce the ...
