The Perfect Investment
By Dennis Kagel, ChFC, Chartered Financial Consultant Whenever I ask anyone what features they’d use to describe the “perfect investment,” I always receive pretty much the same response: A great rate of return It should be safe and guaranteed It should be 100-percent liquid It should be tax-free Well, I have bad news and good […]
The Dr. Gary Johnson Free Dental Clinic
By Alexander Germanis There is no greater way to attain a form of immortality than by doing good works. This Veteran’s Day, November 11, the doctors of Doran, Capodice, Efaw, and Ocheltree, LLC, are once again joining with local dentists to bring the Gary Johnson Free Dental Clinic to the community. Named for Dr. Gary […]
The Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Health
Submitted by Central Illinois Hearing and Balance Center Difficulty hearing may be more than just a quality-of-life issue. Growing evidence indicates that untreated hearing loss in older adults can lead to other health conditions, and one of the most concerning is cognitive decline. In fact, a Johns Hopkins Study found that cognitive diminishment was 41 […]
Your Pet’s Food — Are You Being Fooled?
By Amy Kennard If you have pets, you know that they are more than just animals; they’re a part of your family. Their companionship is comforting, their energy at times abundant, their love unconditional. While the cost of care and feeding for our furry friends may add up, we tend to spare no expense when […]
Menopause Is a Journey
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare Going through menopause is a little like driving on an unfamiliar, twisting road with an unclear destination. You may not be sure of all that is happening, where you are going, or what’s coming next. In fact, you won’t realize you have reached your destination (menopause) until you are past […]
Menopause Is a Journey
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare Going through menopause is a little like driving on an unfamiliar, twisting road with an unclear destination. You may not be sure of all that is happening, where you are going, or what’s coming next. In fact, you won’t realize you have reached your destination (menopause) until you are past […]
Reconstruction After Breast Cancer — Making an Informed Decision
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Pink ribbons are everywhere in October when we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but women are diagnosed with breast cancer all year round. In fact, the National Cancer Institute estimates that the number of breast cancer cases will likely increase by 50 percent in the next 15 years. There […]
Fighting Obstructive Sleep Apnea
By Alexander Germanis We spend a third of our lives sleeping. In fact, we engage in sleep more than we engage in any other single activity. So, it is safe to say sleep serves an extremely vital role in our health — physical, mental, and emotional. Unfortunately, there are several sleep disorders that can reduce […]
Caring for a Parent — Do You Need Time to Catch Your Breath?
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. Your children are back in school. Whew, now it feels good to sit back and catch your breath. Now there is a bit of time to read, time for a casual cup of coffee, time to think about projects that you could not get […]
Food, Flowers, and Fond Memories
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village A garden started as a hobby by former Lutheran Hillside Village resident, Merwyn French, in 2003 has been named in his honor. This garden produces food used in the kitchen at Lutheran Hillside Village (LHV) and is a source of great joy for the dozens of residents who cultivate it. […]