CKD – Chronic Kidney Disease – A Silent Epidemic
Courtesy Recover Health, Recover Health, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs that lie on either side of the spine in the lower middle of the back. Each kidney weighs about ¼ pound and contains approximately one million filtering units called nephrons. […]
Get to Know the Benefits of Hospice for You and Your Loved Ones
Courtesy Care Initiatives Hospice, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Hospice care enhances comfort and promotes the quality of life for individuals and their families when cure is no longer likely. Care Initiatives Hospice recognizes that peace and comfort in the closing months of life are essential goals of health care. […]
Reaching Your Retirement Goals
By Timothy F. Terry, Founder, Terry Lockridge & Dunn / World Trend Financial, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
We rarely hear: “I realize it is a little early to be planning for my retirement…”
Planning usually starts a few years before the big day. It should actually get under way many years earlier. In fact, your first day of work is the best time to begin. […]
How to protect yourself from the flu
By Shannon Davis, CarePro Health Services, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
By now, we’re all used to seeing the signs at our corner drugstores: “Flu Shot Inside! Stop in for your yearly flu shot!” While flu shots are recommended annually, there are still plenty of people who either don’t want a shot or aren’t candidates for shots when there are shortages of vaccines. […]
The Power in Prevention
Courtesy MercyCare Physicians, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
When Linda, a Cedar Rapids resident, came to MercyCare Marion for her annual physical with Dr. Arleen Zahn-Houser, she was feeling fine. Linda has been a patient of Dr. Zahn-Houser’s for years and together they’ve closely monitored her health. […]
Local Men Are Among First in Iowa to Receive Breakthrough Cancer Therapy
Men living with advanced prostate cancer now have an innovative treatment option new to Iowa, and now at Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa—Hematology & Oncology.
Courtesy Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa—Hematology & Oncology, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in the U.S. and the third most common cancer worldwide. […]
A NEW SERVICE: GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT
Courtesy Prairie Rose Care Management, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Prairie Rose Care Management is a geriatric care management practice serving Linn and Johnson Counties. Geriatric care management is a new service serving the private pay clients who are not eligible for a Medicaid case worker but need the support and assistance of a professional for resources, service and counseling. […]
Where do you go to find yourself?
Courtesy Hands in Harmony, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Where do you go to find the stillness of the universe? When do we allow ourselves time to relax and unwind? Recapturing the silence within is essential in regaining the mind/body connection. Massage is one of the few things in this world that truly nourishes both body and soul and requires nothing but a willingness to give and receive. […]
Golf can be Fun for Everyone in the Family…
By Lisa L. Miller, PGA Master Professional, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
PGA golf professionals at your local golf course are always looking for ways to make the game of golf more fun. Everyone’s time is limited for their recreation and golf can be the one game that your family can enjoy together. Mom and dad, kids and grandparents can play together, keep up with the pace of play so all golfers can enjoy their round and they can learn a lifetime sport. […]
It’s shorts season; do you like what you see?
Courtney Albritton, PA-C, MPA Clinical Director, Innovative Aesthetics Medical Spa & Laser Center, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
It’s summer time, do you find yourself wearing pants despite the heat and humidity, or wearing longer capris just so you can avoid wearing shorts? Or do you typically find ways to cover up your legs because you don’t like what you see if you answered yes, there may be treatments available that you have been unaware of. […]
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