Archive for Health & Wellness
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Can Dark Green Leafy Vegetables Save Your Eyesight?
By Sarah L. 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-rel...
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Targeting Seniors – How to Prevent Becoming a Victim
By Kathy Malmloff CASI Director of Senior Services Home burglaries and financial scams, they are crimes of opportunity that target older adults. They have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Why? It’s because seniors are thought to have a signif...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Question: Oh No! My hearing aid just went through the washer! Now what do I do?!? Answer: - If your hearing aid has gone through the washer (or has merely gotten wet) here is what to do: 1.) If it is still wet, dry off the outside we...
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Let’s Talk – Part 2
Part 2 of a 2 part series. By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village Ideally, you read last month’s article and gave it some thought. Maybe you have sta...
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Gut Reactions
By Madeleine Ranshaw, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 391-0213 mranshaw@hy-vee.com Trillions. That’s how many microorganisms are inhabiting your gut right now, which is mostly a good thing. These bacteria play a vital role in digestion and health, but it’s important to help keep them...
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The Benefits of a Continuing Care Retirement Community
Information from Friendship Manor All of the terms can be confusing: skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, life care community and Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). With so many types of care available, it can be difficult to know what retirement lifestyle fi...
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Make Your Surgery Safe
By Joseph L. Lohmuller, MD, MS, FACS Davenport Surgical Group P.C. Surgery involves the risk of complications. Anything that can be done to make a surgery safer is worth an effort... The patient in my office was a little surprised when I told him I would strongly recommend he stop smoking before ...
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Calendar of Events
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...
