Archive for Health & Wellness
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Ask the Audiologist
By Kevin Kock, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Protecting your ears through the years – What is sound induced hearing loss and what you can do to protect your hearing? Did you know the two leading causes of hearing loss are loud noise and aging? As a licensed audiologist, I like to remind...
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Iowa’s First Elder Criminal Law is Now in Effect
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging On June 15, 2022 Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 522 into law. Under this new legislation, criminal charges will now be applied for acts of abuse of anyone age 60+. The law defines elder abuse as “the abuse, emotional abuse, neglect...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham Summer Heat and August As I began writing this article it was mid July, and a hot humid day. The weather people were calling it a First Alert Day, Red Heat Day, Excessive Heat Wave, and so forth. The temperatures were to be in the high 90 degree range with “it feels like tripl...
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Calendar of Events – July 2022
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 Groups ...
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Flexitarian 101
By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779 NStruss@hy-vee.com Are you looking to power up your plate with plant-based foods? A flexitarian diet may be for you! A flexitarian diet is a “mostly” vegetarian diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and le...
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Beat the Summer Heat
By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC We are in the full summer swing, offering us plenty of opportunities for grill outs, backyard bags tournaments, and plenty of social time with friends and family. The summer is a wonderful time of year for these reasons and many more...
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Ask the Audiologist
What is Tinnitus? Are there any treatments? It is important to understand the symptoms and causes of tinnitus. By Kevin Kock, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing, buzzing, whooshing or hissing sensation in your ears, but the sound is not caused by an e...
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JULY 2022 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 contact your local Milestones Community Cafe for a reservation. Site listings: Buffalo 381-4594, Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0123, CASI 386-7477, Lu...
