Archive for Health & Wellness
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When Should I Get a Hearing Test?
By Tiffany Meier, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. This is a very good question. It may seem as though this question has a very obvious answer, with the answer being that you should have a hearing test if you are having trouble hearing, and yes, this answer is correct. However, there are...
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Safety First
By Pam Haumann New Parent Services Manager Child Abuse Council There are several safety rules to remember when children are in or around water. Is there anything more fun for children than playing outdoors in the water during the summer? Whether you are a parent, grandparent, guardian, or o...
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The Joys of Gardening
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.” Every year in April, our suburban yard would come alive with color. The tulips and jonquils would push through the soil and explode in the vibrant colors of spring. The buds on the tw...
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Go Greek with Simple Solutions
By Marie Ludgate, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 332-8496 mludgate@hy-vee.com For years, yogurt has been an iconic health food, and rightly so. Yogurt is an excellent source of protein, which not only helps build muscles, but also helps you feel full. Yogurt contains calcium, pota...
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Ask the Audiologist – The Trouble with Background Noise
By Rachel King, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. A very common statement I hear from hearing aid users is that even though they have hearing aids, they still don’t hear well in background noise. This is probably the biggest difficulty with hearing loss and hearing aids. What I mean by...
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Hearing Aid Batteries – A Review
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Hearing aid batteries have a long history. Decades ago, they contained silver. Then they changed and contained a fair amount of mercury. When Zinc Air batteries were developed, shelf life improved significantly. However, there was still some...
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Allergies
By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory What is an allergy? An allergy is a heightened reaction (or “sensitivity”) to a substance or substances (allergens) that are normally harmless. Allergens in the air (such as pollen, mold, dust mites and pet dander) are kn...
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Health Minute With CASI – Medication Management for Seniors
By: Michelle Migliore, RN Living independently is important to all of us, but especially to our seniors. As we age, we experience unique challenges, such as losing a spouse and friends, changes in physical and mental abilities, and other general lifestyle changes that often occur during these y...
