Help Your Brain Fight the Urge to Splurge
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Ever tried to eat just one potato chip, or take just one bite of chocolate cake? It may feel impossible. A little nibble triggers an urge to eat more. Some people feel driven to keep eating to the point where the food’s no longer enjoyable. You […]
Natural Ways to Treat Heartburn
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center Heartburn is a very common condition. In fact, many people simply accept heartburn as a normal consequence of eating! The pharmaceutical industry is certainly benefitting from those who seek relief for the burning, uncomfortable sensation. According to Consumer Reports, prescription medication for heartburn is one of the highest-selling classes of […]
Seven Reasons Why Millennials Love Gardening (and You Should, Too)
The stereotype: Millennials spend more time interacting with the digital world than the natural world around them. The reality: five million of the six million people who took up gardening in 2015 were millennials, according to the 2016 National Gardening Survey. More millennials (people between the ages of 21 and 34) than any other age […]
Banish Blemishes
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute There are many myths about what causes acne. While the cause is not really known, there is little evidence to suggest that chocolate or French fries have much effect. However, certain factors such as the hormone increase in teenage years, hormone […]
Spotlight on Spider Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Perhaps you noticed them on your grandmother when you were growing up, but you never thought they’d appear on your legs. You may have thought that you had a slight bruise at first, until it never actually went away and more “bruising” appeared. […]
Sport Specialization Is It Worth the Risk?
By Bryce Paschold, DPM, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center Recently, it has become quite popular for adolescents and even young children to focus on only one sport year-round. In the past, it was more popular for athletes to play multiple sports, focusing on a new sport each season, with the goal of playing as many […]
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 […]