Get Covered!
By Debbie Lubbert, Volunteer, ACA Signup Project It’s that time of year again. The Affordable Care Act enrollment period to get covered for 2018 is November 1 through December 15, 2017. Some may notice this is six weeks shorter than in previous years. It is very important that people purchase their health insurance during this […]
Disney, Your Way
By Amy Eicher, PTA, Central Illinois Institute of Balance Last year, over 20 million people took a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. For many, a trip to the Disney parks is a once-in-a-lifetime experience — one that they will never forget. A lot of time, money, and effort are spent planning any […]
Breast Reconstruction Katie’s Story
By Becky Wiese Being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28 was not on Katie’s radar. In fact, in May of 2011, she and her husband were facing questions caused by infertility when Katie found a lump in her right breast. A visit to her obstetrician resulted in a sonogram that showed no […]
GERD Awareness Week
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center It’s no coincidence that GERD awareness week takes place during the week of Thanksgiving. While most people associate Thanksgiving with feasting on turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, this overindulgence is also responsible for an increase in heartburn, which is a primary symptom of GERD. GERD awareness week is […]
Advantages of Dehydrated Pet Food
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store These days, many pet owners are switching to dehydrated food. Dehydrated pet foods offer all the advantages of raw without any of the negatives. Raw food is often the preferred diet choice for holistic veterinarians and pet owners. It is fresh, non-processed food that […]
Holiday Tips for Healthy Teeth
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Halloween marks the beginning of a two-month onslaught of sugary foods and drinks. In addition, the holiday season often means a change in routines and increased travel, which makes it challenging to keep up with good dental habits. To avoid starting off the New Year with a mouth full […]
Holiday Tips for Healthy Teeth
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Halloween marks the beginning of a two-month onslaught of sugary foods and drinks. In addition, the holiday season often means a change in routines and increased travel, which makes it challenging to keep up with good dental habits. To avoid starting off the New Year with a mouth full […]
It’s a Kid’s Job — Playing Helps Kids Learn and Grow
What would childhood be without time to play? Play, it turns out, is essential to growing up healthy. Research shows that active, creative play benefits just about every aspect of child development. Play is behavior that looks as if it has no purpose,” says NIH psychologist Dr. Stephen Suomi. “It looks like fun, but it […]
Alzheimer’s Care Statistics and Care Options
By Linda Snyder, Dementia Care Advocate, Villas of Holly Brook The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease is growing fast. An estimated 5.5 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease. Of the estimated 5.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2017, an estimated 5.3 million are age 65 and older and approximately […]
Living Life to the Fullest at a Life Plan Community
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village Frank Sinatra sang those lines in his song, “The Best Is Yet to Come.” His song is true for so many things in life, including how we approach aging. We all want to successfully age, confident that the best is still yet to come. The real question is, how can […]