It’s hard to beat gravity. Approaching middle age, many women who spend careers on their feet dread the onset of varicose veins. Not only are they are unsightly and painful, but traditional treatments could also be as painful as the vein condition itself – leading to unnecessary suffering. And men aren’t immune to the condition [...]
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The Blues, S.A.D. and Depression
Winter blues, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and depression are a continuum based on how severe a person’s ability is to function. Winter blues consists of decreased energy, irritability, increased desire to sleep, and reduced interest in social activities. SAD is more related to the time of year. In most cases the episodes begin in fall [...]
Finding Joy in Winter
Wintertime is a time for reflection and introspection, a time to rest and rejuvenate. By Dr. Rosina Linz, Psychologist, Mississippi Valley Health Network Having moved from California to return to my native Iowa last year, I am experiencing my first midwestern winter in 26 years. While others tell me they pack up after the holidays [...]
Getting Off on The Right Foot
“I’m seeing patients right now who have sprinted from low to very intense activity too fast,” says Podiatrist Matthew Wilber, DPM, of Orthopaedic Specialists, Davenport. “Typically, the biggest problem we see is that people overdo their workouts by hitting the jogging path or elliptical too quickly and develop foot and ankle injuries. “If you haven’t [...]
