Archive for Health & Wellness
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Can Dark Green Leafy Vegetables Save Your Eyesight?
By Sarah Francis Iowa State University Extension Carrots, move aside: some online studies claim that eating dark green leafy vegetables is the way to healthy eyesight. Dark green leafy vegetables are rich in the antioxidant lutein, which has been claimed to help reduce the risk of age-related m...
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Ask the Audiologist
Earwax: Why Do We Have It? Why Do We Need It? How Do I Clean My Ears? By Shelby Garrison, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Cerumen, commonly known as earwax. Everyone has it, some more than others. But why do we have it? Why do we need it? How are we supposed to keep our ears clean? Earwax is p...
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Sandwich Swaps – How to Level Up Your Lunch
By Melissa Jaeger RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3773 mjaeger@hy-vee.com Sandwiches are a versatile and portable lunch staple. But before you get into a rut of making the same sandwich day after day, your Hy-Vee registered dietitian breaks down how to build a better (and not-s...
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Ella’s Kitchen
The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. So let’s have some variations on the Hot Dog. Cook outside on the grill or over an open fire. Inside you can fry or sauté in a fry pan, steam or boil, or even broil in the oven. If you are in a hurry the microwave can also be used. Ella [Ella can be contacted...
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AUGUST 2023 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals
All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Buffalo 381-4594, Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3...
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Calendar of Events | July 2023
If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Grou...
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This ONE Question Will Improve Your Health TODAY
By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC When thinking about becoming the healthiest and fittest version of yourself, it can be incredibly easy to become overwhelmed by all of the decisions, leading you to quit before you even start. This paralysis often comes from the seem...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long Term Care Problems By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate You Can’t Have it All - What are Your Priorities? Appropriate housing as we age can be complicated. We must consider location, level of care, cost and payment methods accepted. This is true ...
