Could You Benefit From Using a Personal Trainer?
By Molly Smeltzer, Fitness and Wellness Manager, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center Decreased chance of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Improved mood, energy, strength, brain health, and daily function. What do all of these have in common? Exercise! Although people may be aware of the aforementioned benefits, the reason most commonly given for exercising […]
Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. The risk of developing breast cancer increases with age, particularly in women age 60 and older. Because of their age, these women are already at increased risk for osteoporosis. […]
Are Drinks Eating Your Teeth?
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Most people know that sugar is bad for your teeth. Sugar promotes tooth decay that can lead to cavities, but sugar isn’t the only bad guy. Consuming acid-rich foods and drinks — even if they don’t contain any sugar — can eat away at the hard enamel that protects […]
Benefits of Adopting an Older Pet
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store Every day, in shelters all across the country, senior animals are passed over by prospective pet owners. Why? Some people are looking for the energy of a new puppy or feel older dogs offer families too little time. The truth is, providing a new […]
Tips for Finding the Right Assisted Living Community
By Holly Hall, Senior Director of Marketing, Meadows Communities Today in the United States, nearly one million people enjoy the benefits of residing in a senior assisted living community. These residents chose senior living because, like you, they want to remain active and engaged, they value their independence, and they appreciate quality of life. With […]
Melanoma — McLean County Third in the State
By Becky Powell MS, RN, AOCN ; Health Educator, Community Cancer Center I think most people would be surprised to hear that of the 102 Counties in Illinois, McLean County ranked third in the state for melanoma of the skin with an incidence rate of 30.2 per 100,000 cases. By definition, an incidence rate is […]
Spring has Sprung Avoid Sprain or Strain
By Robin Poston, OTR/L, Central Illinois Institute of Balance and Physical Therapy Spring is upon us! That great time of year when we can get outside again and enjoy the fresh air and start working on our yards and gardens. Yardwork and gardening are not only a way to enjoy the outdoors, but are excellent […]
Breast Reduction Basics
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Sometimes, it’s just hard to live in your own skin. No matter how much a woman loves and appreciates her body, there are times when changes are needed to care for her overall health. Large breasts can impact a woman’s health and happiness. Many women who have larger breasts […]
Medical Breakthroughs in Leukemia Treatment
Submitted by Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology, LTD A revolutionary new treatment for relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may soon be available. For decades, the only treatment for CLL was toxic chemotherapy that provided limited benefit. However, over the last 20 years, major strides have been made in the quest to develop a new treatment that […]
Shoulder Pain
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics The shoulder is the most movable joint in the body, which also makes it one of the most potentially unstable joints. As a result, it is the site of many common problems including sprains, strains, dislocations, separations, tendinitis, bursitis, torn rotator cuffs, frozen shoulder, fractures, and arthritis. To better understand […]