Emotional Control An Important Life Skill
By Sandy Clark and Marie Nebel-Schwalm PhD, The ABLE Center Many people struggle to control their emotions. Yet learning emotional control is an important life skill for children — one that can be a difficult task for parents to teach. While some children are naturally more easy-going and don’t seem to struggle with tantrums or […]
Osteoporosis The Emotional Effects of the “Silent Disease”
Submitted by Shannon Laesch, APN, and Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because, early on, there are no tell-tale signs to alert you of its progression. This disease occurs in the bones, which are living, porous structures. When the body loses bone mass, […]
Time to Get Back on TrackJanuary is the time when many people resolve to lose weight and improve their health. Unfortunately, su
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare January is the time when many people resolve to lose weight and improve their health. Unfortunately, such good intentions rarely last longer than a month or so. In fact, it is estimated that only eight percent of people who make resolutions — no matter what time […]
Healthy Snacks Kids Will Love!
Submitted by Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee dietitian Need some snack ideas that will keep the kids happy and healthy? Finding simple, tasty food options that won’t break the bank doesn’t have to be hard. Seasonal produce is usually on sale and may even come from a local farm. Minimizing processed foods and focusing on nutrition […]
Get Rid of Acne Scars
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Most people who suffered from acne in their teens can file it away with the rest of their teenage memories. For some, acne leaves behind scarring that continues to cause emotional and psychological anguish. Everyone wants to put his or her […]
Meeting the Needs of Older Adults
By Mary J. Dyck, PhD, RN, LNHA, Associate Professor, Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University, and Meadows Communities Board Member The typical Assisted Living (AL) resident is 84 years at admission with an average length of stay between 18 and 30 months. Most commonly, residents require assistance with medications. The purpose of this […]
Bringing Friends Together For 44 Years
By Colleen Curran Evergreen Racquet Club opened its doors in 1972, the result of tennis enthusiasts and community leaders in Bloomington/Normal putting together a business plan to provide winter tennis to Central Illinois. Twenty-five investors sharing a love for the game and armed with a loan from Corn Belt Bank, opened “Evergreen” just west of […]
A Second Chance at Sight
By Julie Payne, Eye Surgical Associates Kevin Burnside was a 20-year-old college student when he first noticed a problem with his long distance vision. “It seemed to happen all of the sudden, and it got to the point where I had trouble seeing anything as far as across the street,” Kevin said. He went to […]
Four Ways People and Their Pets Can Stay Healthy Together
Your household is busy, but keeping yourself, your children, and your pets healthy is a top priority. Fortunately, wellness for people and pets can go hand in hand, allowing your entire family to feel their best and live life to the fullest. People who take a proactive approach to their physical, mental, and social wellness […]
The Cruelty of Calling Older Adults “Sweetie” or “Honey”
By Debbie Reslock for Next Avenue Writer Ceridwen Dovey didn’t think it would be difficult to write a novel from the point of view of a man in his late 80s. But as Dovey wrote last year in The New Yorker, her effort revealed the problem with assumptions. After reading her first draft, an editor […]