Radiating Wellness
Your Healthy Sunlight Goldilocks Zone By Alexander Germanis Averaging a distance of 93 million miles from the earth, the star known as Sol bathes our world in life-giving light and warmth. But our planet sits in what is known as a circumstellar habitable zone, a specific orbital distance from the sun in which […]
The Joy of Al Fresco Dining
Submitted by Kaleigh Newsome, Community Relations Director, Carriage Crossing of Bloomington June is the perfect time to take your meals outside. The bugs aren’t out in full force yet, and the 90-degree temperatures are usually later in the summer. Dining al fresco—Italian for “in the fresh air”—is more than just a seasonal pleasure. It’s […]
Retirement The Busiest Time of Your Life
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group “If You Want to See a Busy Person, Look at a Retiree!” Retirement often carries the misconception of being a slow-paced, uneventful stage of life. But for many retirees, especially those who have planned well, it’s anything but boring. In fact, retirement often becomes a whirlwind of […]
What You Need to Know About Dog Bites
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm Approximately 65 percent of U.S. households own a dog, and that number is likely higher as pet ownership has significantly increased due to the pandemic. The vast majority of dogs are considered to be members of the family. But it’s important to remember that while dogs play an […]
Affordable Medical Imaging Without Compromising Care
Ft. Jesse Imaging and Gale Keeran Center for Women By Melissa Donovan Whether you have a torn ligament, the doctor suspects cancer or MS, or you’re living with chronic pain, the costs of medical care can feel overwhelming. Have you delayed seeking medical help due to financial concerns? You are not alone. Rising […]
Summer Health & Safety Tips Doctors Want You to Know
School is out, the days are long and the temperature is rising. For a safer, healthier summer, follow these American Medical Association recommendations: Wear sunscreen. Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30. Also, no sunscreen is waterproof. If you’re splashing in a pool or sweating in the summer sun, you’ll need to […]
Nurturing Healthy Neighborhoods
You probably already know that your genes can affect your health. So can the choices you make, such as getting enough exercise and eating healthy food. But did you know that where you live can affect your health, too? NIH-funded researchers are looking at how the environment around us, from how many trees we can […]
Enjoy a Light Summer Lunch
Watermelon, strawberries, corn, and green beans get all the fresh produce love in the summer, but don’t forget broccoli as a warm-weather staple. Instead of dunking in dressing or smothering with melted cheese, go for a lighter dish with this Broccoli Salad – an ideal light lunch or simple summer side. Visit Culinary.net to find […]
Reconnect National Great Outdoors Month
When I was a kid, the schoolyear mercifully came to an end in June. While it certainly meant an end to pencils, textbooks, and teachers’ dirty looks, what it truly meant to me was no more sitting inside at a desk for seven hours per day while the outside tantalizingly beckoned through the classroom window. […]
When Is It Time To Get Help?
By Josh Williamson, LPC, Life Balance Counseling Have you ever wondered if you have a problem with alcohol or marijuana or another drug but struggle because so much of our society encourages the use of these substances? It can be difficult in our current culture to see any problem with legally using alcohol or […]