Public Health & Safety

This month, we are discussing food allergies, and today’s focus is sesame. Sesame is known for its culinary versatility and superfood properties and is a common ingredient in various foods.

On Friday, May 2, Humility Homes hosted a half-day immersion experience in downtown Davenport. “Homelessness in the QC: An Immersion Experience” was from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and started at the group’s emergency shelter at 1016 W 5th Street in Davenport.

May is Allergy Awareness Month! Did you know 33 million Americans have food allergies? That’s 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children, and allergy prevalence is on the rise.

Osteoarthritis (OA) can make movement painful, but staying active is one of the best ways to manage symptoms and improve overall joint health. While it may seem counterintuitive, regular exercise helps reduce stiffness, strengthen muscles that support the joints, and improve flexibility, ultimately leading to less pain and better function.

Are you struggling to stay active? Does walking feel like a challenge sometime? April is Move More month, and this week, we’re talking about exercising with low mobility.

The Mississippi River is the nation’s most endangered river, a national conservation group says, because of federal plans to cut flood relief programs as severe weather threats grow. American Rivers, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization, has issued an annual list of U.S. rivers it views as most at-risk for the past 40 years. The Mississippi’s place at the top comes as communities along the lower river flooded from torrential rain in early April, and as Trump administration officials consider eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, which helps state and local governments respond to disasters.

Gardening and yard work are more than just chores—they are excellent forms of physical activity that benefit both the body and mind. Many of the movements involved, such as digging, raking, lifting, and weeding, engage multiple muscle groups and provide a moderate-intensity workout similar to walking or biking.

Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of muscle mass, function, and strength due to aging. We all lose muscle over time. In fact, beginning in our 30s and 40s, you may notice loss of muscle mass and strength. However, the rate of muscle loss occurs much faster the older we get.

Did you know, only about 25% of adults meet the physical activity recommendations for muscle-strengthening and aerobic activity? A lack of physical activity will put you at risk for chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

The Augustana College Center for the Advancement of Community Health and Wellness is conducting a research project concerning maternal health experiences and outcomes women have experienced in the Quad Cities area.