Archive for Health & Wellness
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Just Saying…
Shingles are Better When on the Roof... A few hundred of my closest Facebook friends already know this, but QC Jones had/has the shingles. Yep, without warning, without prior notice, that little bit of virus that has been in my system since the summer between first and second grade has decided now ...
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Milk Alternatives: Choosing the Right One For You
By Chrissy Watters, MS, RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 793-0684 cwatters@hy-vee.com For National Nutrition Month, learn the key differences between cow’s milk and its dairy-free alternatives. Lactose-free, dairy-free, plant-based—these are all labels you might find on beverages ...
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Your Advocacy
By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions Getting Your Ducks in Order Why Analyzing your Onion is So Important Getting your “ducks in a row.” Getting your “ducks in order.” These are fairly common phrases that can apply to a plethora of different scenarios. It’s one of my very favorite ph...
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What is Self-Neglect?
By Telly Papanikolaou One can probably come up with many thoughts, ideas and images upon hearing the words ‘self-neglect’ associated with a family member, neighbor, friend, acquaintance, or member of the community. As defined by the National Adult Protective Services Association, self-neglect i...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Can Hearing Loss Increase My Chances of Falling? In the vast majority of cases, the short answer is no, hearing loss cannot increase your chances of falling or affect your balance in any way. There are a few occasions when hearing loss a...
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Calendar of Events February 2018
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...
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Should You Be Taking a Fiber Supplement?!
By Katie Lashier, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 359-9323 klashier@hy-vee.com Perhaps this is a better question: Are you getting at least 28 grams of fiber per day? That’s the recommended daily value based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Turns out the average American only gets 15 or 16 gra...
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Socializing is the Key to Healthy Aging
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging We all know that eating right and keeping fit can help us lead longer lives. However, being social is another key component to longevity. Whether it’s dinner with friends or a simple phone call with a loved one, you ...
