Guarding the Body’s Guardian
By Alexander Germanis It has often been said: It’s what’s inside that matters. While this adage certainly applies to one’s character, it also tends to be used to refer to our health. When we visit our primary care physicians for a checkup, give real thought to what we’re eating, and get our cholesterol and […]
Office Jobs and Workers’ Compensation
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm When most people think of workers’ compensation, they picture an injured worker who fell or otherwise suffered a one-time traumatic accident. However, this is not the only type of worker harm that may result in a workers’ comp claim. While office jobs are generally considered to be safer […]
Solutions for Dental Anxiety
By Emil M. Verban Jr., DDS According to some estimates, up to 20% of people avoid the dentist due to fear and anxiety. Dental phobia is one of the biggest challenges that keep people from getting good health care. Though it may not seem like a serious problem to those who think dental care […]
10 Lesser-Known Facts About Varicose Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Grieco, and Couture, The Vein Specialists, LLC Varicose veins are a common vascular condition affecting millions worldwide. While many are aware of the visible, bulging veins that can appear on the legs, there’s much more to these veins than meets the eye. Here are some lesser-known facts about […]
Advocating for Older Adults
Pursuit of Happiness By Alexander Germanis Life rarely works out the way we plan. Nevertheless, our ability to adapt to our changing circumstances is what enables us to seek and find happiness all the same. Sometimes, however, adaptation may be difficult to do on our own and we may need to seek help in […]
Navigating Anxiety While Adapting to a New Culture
By Alan Moreland, LMFT, CSAT-S, CMAT, EMDR Certified, ERCEM Trained, Life Balance Counseling Moving from a collectivistic culture to an individualistic one, or vice versa, can lead to anxiety. This entails not just adapting to a new place and culture but also experiencing a dissonance between ingrained values, experiences, and societal norms. Anxiety may […]
Expert Nutrition Tips to Help Fuel Your Pickleball Play
Sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company Do you have pickleball fever? This popular sport has been making waves across the country. Not only is it great exercise, but pickleball is also a great way to meet new friends or spend time with old ones. Like any other sport, nutrition plays a role in supporting […]
Patient-Centered Medical Home
Submitted by Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute The Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute (BCDI), located in Peoria, Illinois, stands as the only federally recognized non-profit Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) of Excellence in downstate Illinois. Dedicated to providing integrated, family-oriented care, BCDI offers comprehensive services to individuals affected by bleeding, clotting, and other blood disorders. […]
Rooted in Wellness The Health Benefits of Gardening
By Alexander Germanis Mankind has always been tied to the soil. For thousands of years, we have tilled the earth and subsisted on what has sprung forth. To this day, people around the globe continue to work the soil in order to provide for themselves, their families, and even entire nations. It’s no secret […]
New Years Resolutions How Are You Doing So Far?
By Beth Cooper Ingle, CSA® Living by Your Design, Inc. So, we are a month into the New Year, are you still keeping your New Year’s Resolution? Did you even make a new Resolution? Many of us make a resolution to be more health-conscious. Every January the gyms are full of people who have […]