Archive for Health & Wellness
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Dental Assistant Recognition Week
Carole Ferch, RDH, I-Smile Silver Coordinator Scott County Health Department When visiting the dentist, the first person to greet you is often not the dentist at all – instead it’s their friendly dental assistant. A valuable member of the dental team, dental assistants perform a wide range of ...
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Follow your Gut to Digestive Health
By Katie Schaeffer, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 359-9323 kschaeffer@hy-vee.com Did you know that trillions of bacteria live in the body? Most are helpful; some aren’t. The term “microbiome” describes all the bacteria that live in your body, mostly in your digestive system. Whe...
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Calendar of Events | February 2019
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – There are ongoing open meetings every Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening at 7 pm. Location: 1706 Brady Street, Suite 105, Davenport. For more information contact Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Qu...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. How Do I Know if I Have a Hearing Loss? The only sure way to know if you have a hearing loss is to have a diagnostic hearing evaluation. This battery of tests will determine how soft are the softest sounds you can hear at different pitche...
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Quick Tips for Keeping the Kitchen Safe
Information from University of Illinois Extension The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate every year 1 in 6 Americans becomes sick from food. Although the number of people getting sick from foodborne illness may be much higher. Lisa Peterson, Nutrition & Wellness Educator with U...
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Heart-Healthy Meal Ideas to Work into Your Week
By Nina Struss RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 787-0273 nstruss@hy-vee.com February is Heart Health Month. If you’re trying to reduce your total cholesterol, it’s important to include foods that are high in fiber and low in saturated fat. Foods that typically contain saturated...
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Your Advocacy
By Marcy Ashby, RN GolderCare Solutions Care Coordinator Physical Activity in Older Adults We all go through the natural process of aging; all at different speeds depending on a variety of factors. As our children begin having children, and their children begin having children, we realize that...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Have you finished off the last of the holiday baking, the candies and rich foods? Maybe you are thinking of healthy dietary changes to start off the new year. Remember, color is your friend. Bright, deep colored fruits and vegetables. - Ella [Ella can be contacted at publisher@50pluslife.com or El...
