Varicose Veins? Keep Your Legs Merry and Bright
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Grieco, and Couture, The Vein Specialists, LLC Ah, December — the month of sparkly lights, cozy socks, and the delightful excuse to eat cookies before noon. While the holiday season invites plenty of cheer, it’s also a good time to check in on something a little less jolly: […]
Keep the Howl Out of the Holidays
Tips for a Stress-Free Season With Your Pup Submitted by Nillas Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store If you’ve ever juggled tangled lights, late packages, and a dog barking at the delivery guy for the hundredth time, you know what holiday stress feels like. And your dog feels it too! While […]
The Holidays and Your Mental Health
By Steve Benner, Mental Health Awareness Trainer, The Center for Human Services It’s that time of the year again, when we’re all supposed to be full of good cheer and unlimited joy. I get it, I really do. And, with everything we’ve gone through this past year, we can certainly use a time to […]
Hope and Home for the Holidays
Habitat for Humanity of McLean County By Alexander Germanis For several decades, whether through advertisements, songs, or films, the holiday season is equated with one unifying factor: being home. Indeed, in the perennial favorite “Home for the Holidays,” Perry Como famously sings that “there’s no place like home,” particularly at this time of year. […]
Securing Your Network
Creating a Safe Home Wi-Fi Environment If you’re like most people, you likely use your home internet to pay bills, shop online, send emails, watch movies, and more. With everything from smartphones and laptops to security systems and thermostats connected to your home’s Wi-Fi, protecting your network is vital to keeping your personal information […]
Give Your Skin a Seasonal Glow With Winter Care Tips
As your sun-kissed glow gives way to crisp winter air, your skin may start to feel the effects of cooler, drier weather. Yet, with the right care, it’s possible to maintain that healthy, luminous look all season long. Winter skin care isn’t about adding complexity — it’s about preserving hydration, protecting the barrier, and choosing […]
Choosing Joy, Not Perfection
Rewriting the Rules of Holiday Happiness By Kathleen (Kat) Griffith, LCSW, Therapist at Life Balance Counseling The perfect holiday scene is easy to picture: twinkling lights, matching pajamas, everyone smiling for the camera. What we don’t see in that photo is the exhaustion, the credit card debt, or the quiet resentment simmering behind the […]
Winter Wellness Reset
Small Habits That Make a Big Difference December often arrives with a sense of magic—twinkling lights, familiar songs, and gatherings that reconnect us with people we love. Yet for many, it also brings exhaustion, stress, and emotional strain. The colder, darker months can disrupt energy levels and motivation, while holiday obligations can make it […]
Think Inside the Bowl
Quick Ideas for Busy Season Meals When life gets hectic, eating well can get pushed to the bottom of your to-do list. A go-to meal option due to their simplicity, versatility, and nutritional benefits, rice bowls provide a convenient and satisfying solution for parents, students, and busy professionals juggling multiple responsibilities. During the busy […]
Tension Headaches, Migraine and More
When Headaches Disrupt Your Life Headaches come in many forms. Where you feel the pain, what other symptoms you have, and how long headaches last can vary. For many people, headaches are an occasional nuisance. For others, they can be chronic and disabling. Some headaches can be prevented with small lifestyle changes. Drinking enough […]