Archive for Health & Wellness
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Ask the Audiologist: How can I prevent hearing loss?
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: How can I prevent hearing loss? A: Two common reasons for hearing loss in adults are age-related changes and noise-induced hearing damage. While we have not found the “fountain of youth” for your ears, there are some things that...
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Ten Ways to Use Chia – These seeds are a powerhouse of nutrition
By Lindsey Brost, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 792-1507 lbrost@hy-vee.com Chia seeds are all the rage these days and with good reason. These seeds are a powerhouse of nutrition. Four grams of fiber are found in every tablespoon of chia seeds. Fiber may be beneficial in blood gl...
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Meniere’s Disease
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Elizabeth Meinecke Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Often after the holiday season, I see an increase of patients with complaints of terrible vertigo (dizziness), ringing of the ears, a feeling of fullness in the ea...
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May is Osteoporosis Prevention Month
By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC A Major Public Health Concern According to the Surgeon General [March 2012], lack of calcium has been singled out as a major public health concern, because it is critically important to bone health. Furthermore, the avera...
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Your Advocacy Connection – We Solve Long Term Care Problems
By David Chanez GolderCare Solutions What Does it Take? Planning and Partners David Chanez recently joined the GolderCare Solutions team as a benefits advocate. We will let David introduce himself with his story. Your heart valve is leaking badly. You will need to have surgery, and sooner...
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Am I Too Old To Get Hearing Aids?
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Elizabeth Meinecke Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Many people say they feel like they are too old to get hearing aids. There is no age limit whether one should get help for their hearing. Hearing aids have the abi...
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Seafood on the Grill
By Kim Denman, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 322-8496 kdenman@hy-vee.com Cooking seafood, especially fish, provides healthy protein that cooks even quicker than most meats. Being the month of April, it is officially the beginning of grilling season. It might not be warm enough...
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Pinwheels for Prevention
By Pam Haumann New Parent Services Manager Child Abuse Council April is a time for renewal. It is when our grass begins to turn green, leaves start to form on the trees and flowers begin to bloom. But, did you also know it is National Child Abuse Prevention Month? Prevent Child Abuse America...
