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 […]
Flavorful Snacks Packed With Lean Protein
Living a happier, healthier life often begins in the kitchen. From lunches on the go to sit-down family meals, keeping flavor at the center of your meal planning is key to maintaining healthy habits. Based on Mintel’s 2025 Global Food and Drink Trends, experts predict that sweet, sour, smoky, and spicy flavors will continue to […]
5 Healthy Habits to Help Reduce Stress
Between work, family obligations and a constantly changing world, people in the United States are stressed. In fact, U.S. workers are among the most stressed in the world, according to a State of the Global Workplace study. While some stress is unavoidable and can be good for you, constant or chronic stress can have real […]
Love Thyself The First Step of Healthy Living
By Alexander Germanis At this time of year, it’s nearly impossible to even go grocery shopping without being assailed by aisles of Valentines, heart-adorned stuffed animals, and Pepto Bismol-pink everything. While the over-emphasis on Valentine’s Day can be nauseating, the purpose of expressing love for another is not an ignoble pursuit. But expelling time, […]
A Weeknight Meal to Munch On
On weeknights, many families rush around trying to prepare for the next day. While these moments can be stressful, the silver lining of the evening is when everyone pauses to enjoy a perfectly cooked family dinner together. From tough homework assignments and soccer practice to getting everyone tucked into bed, the days can seem long, […]
My Mammogram Was ‘Abnormal’
What Do I Do Next? First, Thank Yourself for Getting a Mammogram! Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women in the United States, and a mammogram, which is an x-ray of the breast, is one of the best ways to detect it. Getting mammograms at recommended times, even if you […]
Hormones, Glands & Metabolism
Submitted by Springfield Clinic Endocrinology is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating disorders related to hormones, glands, and metabolism. Hormones play a vital role in regulating many bodily functions, from growth and energy levels to mood and reproductive health. In our local community, access to specialized endocrinology care can significantly improve the […]