Archive for Health & Wellness
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Ask the Audiologist – Do I need new hearing aids?
By Rachel King, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. The purchase of hearing aids and audiology services is an investment in your ability to hear and communicate with those around you. Like most other electronic devices, hearing aids do eventually wear out and need to be replaced. How do yo...
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“Affordable” Care Act – A Real Misnomer
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was initially passed into law in 2010, with various provisions gradually phasing in over the years. January 1, 2014 is an important date for implementation of this...
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Rotavirus – Still a Lot to Learn
By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC Dr. Roger Glass, of the National Institute of Health, stated in August 2013 that, “Despite all the attention society has placed on ensuring access to clean food and water, sewage control, and hand washing, gastrointestinal...
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Ella’s Kitchen – A Taste of September
A Taste of September – Whether it is the last of the produce from the garden, the comfort food longed for on cool September days, or a new twist to an old campfire favorite, enjoy the many flavors and aromas of September. - Ella [Ella can be contacted at ellaweeza@yahoo.com or Ella – ...
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A Naughty Diet: A Healthy Mouth and Body
Main Family Dental Care is one of the older, more established businesses located in the Hilltop Campus Village. It’s right on Main Street, north of Locust. Dr. Lynn Griebahn has been at Main Family Dental for ten years. He is joined by his associates, Dr. Hermes and Dr. Riley, along with a very ca...
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Hoarding Can Be a Serious Issue
By Bob Morrison and Mary Huebbe Marketing & Development Director Ridgecrest Village As a trained Certified Senior Advisor, continual updating information to help seniors is important. Our aging population has many memories and experiences that give us a rich blessing of their wisdom. Occasiona...
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Ask the Audiologist – What is an FM system?
By Tara Hartman, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. An FM system is a special wireless device that helps people hear better in noisy listening situations. FM stands for frequency modulation and uses radio waves to transmit audio signals to the listener. The device is typically used in con...
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Hearing Aids and 3-D Printers
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Creating new hearing aids has become very high tech!! With the invention of 3-Dimensional Printers, the hand-made aspect of hearing aids has gone by the wayside. While some people may feel saddened that the artisan aspect of making hearin...
