Archive for Health & Wellness
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Camp Genesis – For Children Coping With Cancer In Their Families
A cancer journey doesn't just impact the patient. Children, grandchildren, spouses and other loved ones can also be involved. Cancer can disrupt families and disrupt their financial situations, making vacations more difficult. For the fifth consecutive year, Genesis Health System, Gilda's Club o...
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The Golf Ball Doesn’t Lie – Practice makes Perfect
By James Finley Performance Physical Therapy When you go to golf coaches, your hope is to get some simple, straight forward answers on how to improve your golf swing. Tina Howell, Fellowship trained in Physical Therapy, doesn’t give straight forward answers. She is among the most technica...
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Did Running Zeal Result in a Painful Heel?
By Fiona Smith, DPT Performance Physical Therapy When warm weather arrived, did you enthusiastically lace up your running shoes and head out to beat your personal best? Has running outdoors left your heels aching and maybe even slightly swollen? Achilles tendonitis is a common condition caused...
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Walnuts for On-the-Go Wellness
By Kristin Decker, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 kdecker@hy-vee.com If you are looking for a delicious, nutritious and convenient snack to survive business travel or vacation, walnuts are the perfect choice. The Nutrition Facts Walnuts have a unique fat profile wh...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is the difference between an Audiologist and an ENT Physician? If you have hearing or balance problems, you may be referred to a specialist for further testing or treatment. Should you see an Audiologist or an ENT Physician? Somet...
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Your Advocacy Connection
By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions I serve as a Benefits Advocate at GolderCare Solutions. We solve long term care problems. I often ponder what our clients would do if someone like me, who understands the various rules and procedures associated with Medicaid, could not advocate on their behalf...
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April is a Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Child abuse is a lingering and unfortunate part of our society. Children are neglected and mistreated on a daily basis in the United States. The shining light in the darkness caused by the abuse and maltreatment is the fact tha...
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Brain Exercises and Foods
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village The Dakin Brain Fitness touch screen computer is helping seniors keep their brain sharp. At Ridgecrest Village, we have two of these motivating machines. Seniors play fun scenarios, such as clips from Jimmy Stewart movies; then answer ...
