Posts Tagged Lifestyle Changes

  • Health Minute With CASI – Medication Management for Seniors

    By: Michelle Migliore, RN Living independently is important to all of us, but especially to our seniors. As we age, we experience unique challenges, such as losing a spouse and friends, changes in physical and mental abilities, and other general lifestyle changes that often occur during these y...

  • Take First Steps to Follow New Dietary Guidelines

    By Sarah L. Francis Iowa State University Extension Scott County The U.S. Department of Agriculture just released the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These recommendations are based on current scientific evidence and are intended to promote health, lower the risk of chronic disease and ...

  • Simple Secrets for Staying Slim Simple Secrets for Staying Slim

    By Molly Hammer-Shattuck, MS, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician 563-391-0213 It’s a new year! Like most Americans do, your New Year’s resolutions are likely about weight control. Have you ever wondered what it really takes to succeed at losing weight permanently? The National Weight C...

  • Prevent Diabetes Today Prevent Diabetes Today

    By Chrissy Mitzel, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. Health Registered Dietician (309) 793-0684 Picture your most recent visit to the doctor. Did your doctor bring up the terms “high blood sugar,”“borderline diabetes” or “weight loss”? If so, your doctor may be warning you that you’re at ri...

  • What’s QC Housing Market Really Like? What’s QC Housing Market Really Like?

    By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate It’s difficult to go anywhere these days without someone asking me about the housing market. The news media reports often on the declining market. Because we have become such a global economy the housing reports we hear are often ...