‘Tis NOT the Season to Bring Home a New Pet
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store People often give pets as gifts for the holidays. Whether it is a kitten, a puppy, or a parrot, gifting an animal is often viewed as the perfect “wow” gift for kids. However, it is not something that you should do without very careful […]
How Will You Decide?
Submitted by Luther Oaks Retirement Community Luther Oaks and Healthy Cells Magazine are proud to bring you the second article in a series from noted author, speaker, and consultant, Randalynn Kaye. These articles are designed to help adult children and their senior parents navigate the emotionally charged process of making a lifestyle change as they […]
Brandon Wood Retirement Center: Proud to Call This Place Home
By Alexander Germanis From the pilgrims of New England to the settlers of the Wild West, every corner of this nation has been made into a home for not just the individual families who first put down roots there, but also for generations to come. In Morton, Brandon Wood Retirement Center has become such a […]
Rethink Your Drink
When it comes to weight loss, there’s no lack of diets promising fast results. There are low-carb diets, high-carb diets, low-fat diets, grapefruit diets, cabbage soup diets, and blood-type diets, to name a few. No matter what diet you may try to lose weight, you must take in fewer calories than your body uses. Most […]
FDA Allows Marketing of First Self-Fitting Hearing Aid Controlled by the User
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month allowed marketing of a new device, the Bose Hearing Aid, intended to amplify sounds for individuals 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment (hearing loss). This is the first hearing aid authorized for marketing by the FDA that enables users to fit, program, […]
Quinoa-Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients 4 medium (21/2 inches) tomatoes, rinsed 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsps red onions, peeled and chopped 1 c cooked mixed vegetables — such as peppers, corn, carrots, or peas 1 c quinoa, rinsed 1 c low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and diced 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp […]
Do You Need Assisted Living?
By Linda Snyder, Senior Care Advocate, Villas of Holly Brook No one enjoys getting older, but it’s inevitable. Everyday things may seem like they’re becoming increasingly difficult, if not impossible. Your family and friends may be there for you, but you don’t want to become a burden. Should you move to an assisted-living community? Is […]
Peoria Community Festival of Nativities Inspires and Unites Central Illinois
By Kimberly Flack When was the last time you saw handcrafted artifacts from over 40 countries in one room? The Community Festival of Nativities offers just that with a bonus Christmas spin. With over 800 nativities, local musicians, a children’s scavenger hunt, and new this year: custom calligraphy for attendees and live nativity paintings in-progress, […]
Too Great a Risk Why Our Military and Veterans Aren’t Getting the Sleep They Deserve
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Research in the field of sleep medicine has often looked at specific groups of people who are put in high-risk situations when they are sleep deprived. We have all seen news headlines about trains derailing or semi trucks running off of the road due to drivers falling asleep. […]
Do I Have to Use Those Drops?
By Sandy Beal, CST Technology continues to improve the way cataract surgery is done, including techniques available right here in Central Illinois. First, what is a cataract? A cataract is when the natural lens in your eye becomes hazy and cloudy, making it difficult to see clearly. Common symptoms of cataracts include blurred or double […]