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CDC warns tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease are on the rise

WASHINGTON/SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- As warm weather returns to Illinois, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reminding people about the risk for tick-borne illnesses. Nationwide, the number of tick-borne disease cases doubled between 2004 and 2016, according to a new CDC report. Illinois doesn’t see as many tick-borne illness cases as states on the coasts, but the danger is still present. Illinois reported more than 3,600 tick-borne illness cases in the past dozen years. Illinois Public […]

todayMay 23, 2018 65

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The Healthy Geezer: Aches, pains and the colon

When seniors gather, it doesn't seem to take long before we get to our aches and pains. You must get more than your share of that. My friend, Pete, has instituted a colonoscopy rule. He insists that, if a bunch of us geezers are talking about aches, maladies and visits to the doctors, everyone has to change the subject as soon as someone uses the word colonoscopy. Usually we switch to grandchildren, which is a lot more fun. But, while […]

todayMay 22, 2018 52

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3 Thoughtful Tips For Choosing the Right Assisted Living Community

Almost 70% of Americans turning 65 will need long-term care at some point. But the fact is, no two assisted living facilities are exactly the same in terms of treatment quality, cost, and more. Fortunately, there are several tips you can keep in mind to help you make the best healthcare decisions for your loved one. Here are just a few thoughtful tips to keep in mind when looking for the right assisted living or specialized care facility. Determine Needs […]

todayMay 18, 2018 57

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In Light Of Opioid Epidemic, VA Reduces Opioids Prescriptions For Chronic Pain

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is turning to alternative treatments for pain relief in light of the opioid crisis. According to the Boston Globe, the White River Junction VA Medical Center has cup 42% of its opioid prescriptions. "It used to be most patients would be on opioids," said hospital pain clinic supervisor Dr. Julie Franklin. "That's not the case any longer." In 2014, up to 2,088 patients received opioid medication for chronic pain and 46 patients received 400 […]

todayMay 7, 2018 42

Business & Lifestyle

The Healthy Geezer double feature: hearing and bladder problems

Editor's Note: We normally publish this column on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, but we've dealt with some scheduling conflicts due to news assignments which overlapped which resulted in the first column to not be published on April 11. Additionally, due to similar conflicts taking place on April 25, the editorial staff opted to publish this as a "double feature" in order to catch up on the first column and get the second column published early this week. […]

todayApril 22, 2018 22

Life & Style

Bad Sleep Habits May Begin By Age 8, Study Finds

Bad sleep habits in children may begin earlier in life than sleep experts thought. According to a McGill University study, sleep problems may develop by age eight. Researchers studied the sleep patterns of 144 children in Montreal. Researchers monitored participants during the academic year using a miniature actigraph. An actigraph is a watch-like device that measures movement. Researchers divided the participants into three groups based on their age. These groups included those between ages six and seven, those between eight and […]

todayApril 12, 2018 26

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Two minute parents’ guide to infant and toddler dental care

Dental care is an essential component of overall health regardless of age, but many parents seem to underestimate the benefits of developing positive dental habits in their children from a young age. There's so much information available regarding the "proper" timeline for toddler dental care, but the truth is, even the most well-intended parents can sometimes make mistakes that could negatively affect dental health. However, adult teeth typically start to come in around age six. Until then, baby teeth act as […]

todayApril 4, 2018 42

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The Healthy Geezer: Can grapefruit juice be toxic?

My daughter heard that grapefruit juice can be toxic for some people. Is that true? The juice, itself, is not toxic, but you should be careful taking medicine with any grapefruit. Grapefruit juice can raise the level of some medications in the blood. The effect of grapefruit was discovered after using juice to mask the taste of a medicine. So, be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist if it is safe to have grapefruit with your medications. Taking medicine […]

todayMarch 28, 2018 30

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The Healthy Geezer: Solutions for seniors with low vision

What kind of glasses should you get for low vision? Low vision is a significant reduction in visual function that can’t be corrected by regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery. Low vision can range from moderate impairment—such as tunnel vision or blind spots—to almost total blindness. One out of every 20 people has low vision. About 135 million people around the world suffer from this impairment. Irreversible vision loss is most common among people over age 65.  However, losing […]

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