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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Fabulous Aquafaba
By Benjamin Goodin As I was growing up, my parents trained me to conserve and re-use as much as possible. To the endless consternation of family members, my mother stocked our refrigerator full of optical illusions: butter dishes filled with leftovers, coffee cans brimming with fat drippings, and pasta salads sleeping in old Cool Whip […]
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 […]
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 […]
401(K) Withdrawals Beware of the Penalty Tax
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group You’ve probably heard that if you withdraw taxable amounts from your 401(k) or 403(b) plan before age 59½, you may be socked with a 10-percent early distribution penalty tax on top of the federal income taxes you’ll be required to pay. Did you know that the Internal Revenue Code […]
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 […]