Archive for Health & Wellness
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Become a “Super-Ager”
By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Staying active and engaged as we age can not only add years to our lives, but also make those years richer and more fulfilling. This is the message from a recent Northwestern University study of people known as “Super-Agers” – individuals who live exceptio...
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Calendar of Events | January 2024
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Ask the Audiologist
By Laura Schroeder Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What should I look for when purchasing new hearing aids? The idea of purchasing hearing aids can seem daunting, especially for first-time users. There are so many options available! How do you know which hearing aids are best for you? Listed be...
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Aging and You
Happy New Year 2024! By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village January is a time when we think of new beginnings. We reflect on the past and look forward to a brand-new year. In the Quad Cities, we think of frigid cold weather conditions and long for the warmth of spring that is...
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Creating a Perfect New Year
By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC New Year’s resolutions, both good and bad, signify a fresh start for positive change.. yet they also carry the burden of heightened expectations. Anticipation may rise for the upcoming year to be a transformative chapter, most peop...
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New Beginnings
... take the time to make special memories to fill your heart. By Mary Schricker Gemberling “Beautiful memories are like old friends. They may not always be on your mind, but they are forever in your heart.” It is early December and we are still at our condo in Florida but are leaving tomor...
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Yard and Garden: Selecting and Caring for Poinsettias
[caption id="attachment_14650" align="aligncenter" width="225"] photo credit: Iowa State University Extension[/caption] ...a poinsettia should remain attractive for several weeks, well after the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. By Aaron J. Steil Iowa State University Consumer Horticult...
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Dietitian Pantry Staples – Winter Edition!
By Melissa Jaeger RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3773 mjaeger@hy-vee.com Brrrrrr… it’s cold out there and leaving the house to go run errands is the last thing you want to do. Plus, the New Year often re-invigorates your health and wellness journey as you start prioritiz...
