Archive for Health & Wellness
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A “complaint” I thought I would never hear
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes ... But fortunately I have the solution Just when you think you heard it all, you realize you didn’t hear it all. Here’s what I mean. At one of my “Meet the Builder” sessions in Davenport recently, I met a recent buyer of a Dan Dolan home. In fact, she an...
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It’s Summer – a “Hot” Time for Lyme Disease
By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC As you enjoy being outdoors this summer, it may surprise you to know that the blacklegged (deer) tick is well established in Iowa and Illinois. Infected ticks can transmit Lyme disease, as well as many other illnesses, typica...
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Ward Off Wrinkles with Watermelon
By Nina Struss, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 787-0273 nstruss@hy-vee.com During the summer, you probably stock up on sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and cover-ups to protect your skin from the sun. But, did you know another way to battle the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays can be foun...
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Prevent Child Abuse Everyday
By Amy Alvarez, MSW Program Manager Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center Child Abuse Council June is the beginning of summer, which is a symbol of freedom for children and families – no school, playing outside, going to the beach, baseball games, barbecues, boating, and all kinds of a...
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Selecting an Audiologist
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Finding a hearing healthcare provider is a big decision. When I speak with my patients about their decision to purchase hearing aids, I often review the importance of selecting the right hearing healthcare provider as being one of the most i...
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Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Increasing
By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory Identifying TB Infection is Essential Tuberculosis is a deadly lung disease. It continues to be a significant threat to humanity. One-third of the world’s population is currently infected with TB. In 2011, nearly NINE BILLIO...
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How to Choose a Physical Therapist
By Tina Howell, PT, MPT, FFMY, CFMT, FAAOMPT Performance Physical Therapy There is some optimism regarding Obama-care in 2013 – that being increased consumer choice in healthcare. Most of us can now choose our own providers, specialist and yes, even physical therapists. When you are refer...
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Health Minute With CASI – Dehydration – A Senior Health Risk
By Michelle Migliore, RN It’s important for seniors to be more aware of ways to prevent dehydration, recognize its signs, and treat it promptly. Sudden shifts in the body’s water balance can frequently result in dehydration, and the physical changes associated with aging expose our seniors...
