Mr. Positive and Mr. Negative at the BIX
Submitted by Barb Park, PT, Back 2 Action Physical Therapy Have you seen some of the costumes people wear in our beloved BIX 7 road race? Been there, done that, but an experience twelve years ago still resonates in my memories… As I turned onto Kirkwood Boulevard, I came upon two young men wearing t-shirt […]
What Does a June Bug Do?
By Mervet Adams, Health Alliance I love the longer days of this season, and lately, I’ve found myself unwinding by sitting on my porch and watching the daylight turn into dark. As I kick back, relax, and look up at the night sky, I notice my outdoor light seems to be a bit busier than […]
Get Ready for Road Races Using Run/Walk Strategy
If this is the year you wanted to run the Bix 7 or another upcoming road race, there’s plenty of time to prepare using the “run/walk” game plan. Whether you’re a beginner or have a considerable amount of running under your belt, this well-accepted running strategy has been used successfully by hundreds of thousands of […]
Keep an Eye on Your Eyes
The eyes are more than windows to the soul. With advances in eye health technology, they can also give a unique look into your health. “The eye is a real window into what’s happening in your body,” says NIH eye health expert Dr. Houmam Araj. It’s a convenient way for a doctor to get a […]
Fat Injections Fill in or Fill out!
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery It is not uncommon to overhear women talking about how they wish they could move fat from their waist or thighs and put it somewhere else. Truth is…it’s possible! Fat injection, or lipofilling, diminishes wrinkles and creases and plumps up areas that have lost fullness as a result of […]
Intimacy After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Submitted by Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology LTD Sexual activity is a key component of healthy adult relationships, but for many men with prostate cancer, expressing this in the traditional sense is not always possible. Despite improved therapies, many men diagnosed with prostate cancer face erectile dysfunction as a side effect of some of the treatment […]
Dangers of Opioid Dependency Opioid Legislation in Congress Part 2
By Alexander Germanis As one ambles about, engaging in the daily activities of life in Bloomington-Normal, one most likely does not realize how a doctor from our humble island in the sea of heartland farms is playing a vital role in the medical history of our nation. In February of this year, Dr. Ramsin Benyamin, […]
Confused About Sunscreen?
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Summer is here, which means it’s time for outdoor activities like swimming, boating, biking, playing ball, or gardening. All that fun in the sun also means practicing proper sun protection! The need for sun safety has become clearer over the past 30 years […]
The Futility of Worry and How to Overcome It
By Phil Bachman, Pastor/Life Coach, Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community Recently, I was visiting a resident who made a striking statement. She said, “After all these years, I don’t worry anymore. It took me a long time, but I finally learned it just isn’t worth it!” Oh, that we all could learn that lesson sooner rather […]
Baby Bottles and Healthy Teeth
Submitted by Thomas Hall, D.M.D and Sara Rauen Dardis, D.D.S, Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington What new parent isn’t thrilled with their baby’s first smile? While marveling over this new development, you probably aren’t thinking about your baby’s dental health, but you should be! A lifetime of healthy smiles begins at birth. Teeth actually begin forming […]