Archive for Health & Wellness
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. I’m careful to protect my hearing when around loud sounds. Do I have to worry about my hearing aid being too loud and causing hearing loss? That is a great question, and I’m glad to hear you are thinking about your hearing heal...
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Sweeten Up Your Summer with Melons
By Chrissy Watters, MS, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician Clinton Hy-Vee (563) 243-6162 Melons are a refreshing sweet treat during the hot summer months. Most people love a juicy wedge of watermelon, cantaloupe or honeydew, but don’t realize these melons come with health benefits like al...
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Make a Splash This Summer
By Pam Haumann New Parent Services Manager Child Abuse Council Summer is upon us, and with that comes our desire to enjoy the great outdoors. But beware, there is danger lurking in our rivers, lakes and swimming pools that can destroy a beautiful summer day for you and your family. Did you...
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May You Go Safely
By Mary Schricker Gemberling I really do enjoy writing articles for this publication, but occasionally a deadline looms ahead and life gets in the way, causing me to panic a bit about a topic for my article. So, I decided to search the archives and tweak an article I wrote before about helpf...
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Special Enrollment Periods for ‘Cares’: Obamacare & Medicare
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Special Enrollment Periods allow individuals to sign up for a plan of insurance outside of the normal enrollment periods. Health Care costs continue to be one of the risks to our retirement nest-egg. Average...
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Stay Active and Have Fun!
By Bob Morrison and Mary Huebbe Marketing & Development Director Ridgecrest Village As a Certified Senior Advisor, I study ways to help improve the quality of life for seniors. This summer is a great time to find ways to become healthier while having fun at the same time. As we age, exercise b...
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The 4th of July… picnics, laughter, families… and BOOM! Fireworks!!!
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. The 4th of July is a time of picnics, laughter, families… and BOOM! Fireworks!!! Noise induced hearing loss and resulting tinnitus (ear noises) are the single most pre...
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Your Advocacy Connection – How Can Summer Enhance Quality of Life?
By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Offering Comprehensive Long Term Care Solutions and Patient Advocacy Summer is finally here. I look forward to summer because I enjoy gardening and love the taste of radishes and carrots straight from the garden. My father’s parents were fruit and...
