Everyday Superwoman The Benefits of Strength Training
Most of us have heard tales of mothers lifting cars off of their trapped children. While there are several documented instances of this occurring, such superhuman feats of strength are usually caused by two major factors: fear and adrenaline. But for all those moments when a loved one is not in mortal peril, there are […]
Is Social Media Bringing You Down?
When it comes to your social media feed, do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a bad place? Do you even dread opening up your feed sometimes because of all the negativity you might find there? Whatever happened to those funny memes, animal videos, positive interactions with friends and family, even informational DIYs and […]
Smart Starts for a Healthy Heart
Skip added sugars with better-for-you beverages How you start your morning can impact the rest of your day. If you’re looking to incorporate healthier choices into your morning routine, try a concept known as “habit stacking.” Building tiny, healthier habits into routines you already have, like enjoying a morning beverage or breakfast before you check […]
What Are the Different Types of Hearing Aids?
By Alexandra Carmichael, Au.D. Picking the right hearing aid to meet your needs is an important part of the Hearing Aid Evaluation process. Hearing aids come in a variety of styles that all serve a different purpose. There are some similarities between styles, but every style offers different pros and cons depending on the […]
Come Back Confident – Recovery at Plaza Physical Therapy
By Alexander Germanis In his 1888 work, Twilight of the Idols, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche famously wrote, “What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.” Although it’s meaning is simple, it has been a subject of discussion for more than 100 years, most likely because believing in its message has inspired countless people to overcome […]
New Treatments for Chronic Lower Back Pain
By Nickolas Rhoades, APRN; Shelle Schumacher, PA-C; and Ji Li, MD, Applied Pain Institute Dealing with lower back pain? You’re not alone. Chronic lower back pain affects more than half a billion people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability. From muscle strains, disc tears, arthritis, ligamentous thickening, and even bone inflammation, the […]
Music Gets You Moving and More
Submitted by Carriage Crossing of Bloomington Music has been around since ancient times. It is part of every known culture. It can get your foot tapping, lift your mood, and even help you recall a distant memory. Did you know that music can bring other health benefits? Scientists are exploring the different ways music […]
Mixing Fashion With Function
Styling Activewear Beyond the Gym By Heather Young, OhmFit Activewear Activewear has officially broken free from the confines of the gym, making a stylish splash in our everyday wardrobes. Gone are the days when yoga pants were solely reserved for stretching and squats. Today, we’re mixing fashion with function, creating looks that keep us […]
With an Eye to the Future – VisionPoint Eye Center
By Alexander Germanis Central Illinois can be an inhospitable place for one’s eyes. Pollen wafts through the air from spring to fall. Dust clouds rise from the landscape as farmers plow and harvest. And the prevalent prairie winds bring any and every irritant produced in other corners of the world to our doorstep. Eye […]
Ahead of the Curve
By Alexander Germanis In the mathematic discipline of statistics, a Gaussian curve – often called a bell curve – is used to illustrate probability. The large curve itself represents the average – the majority of data collected. To the right of the curve, however, stand the above average outliers. When this curve is applied to […]