The Three Simple Fitness Tests That Predict Your Lifespan
By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness The most accurate predictors of your lifespan might already be hiding in your daily gym routine. While most people obsess over scale weight or cholesterol numbers or standard blood work, modern longevity science reveals that three specific physical benchmarks are far more accurate at forecasting how long and how well […]
More Fun, Better Health
The Surprising Wellness Benefits of Enjoying Life We spend a lot of time thinking about health. We count steps, read nutrition labels, schedule checkups, and search for ways to improve our physical and mental well-being. Yet amid all the advice about diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management, one important ingredient is often overlooked: FUN. It […]
When Life Demands More Than Basic Financial Advice
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Most people don’t wake up one morning thinking they need a different kind of financial advisor. Instead, it usually begins with a quiet realization: the questions have changed. What once felt manageable now feels layered. Decisions are no longer isolated. A tax question affects income. A health concern […]
Summer Injuries & Insurance
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Summer has a way of encouraging people to get outside, stay active, and pack more into each day. From backyard barbecues and family vacations to home improvement projects and time on the lake, it’s a season filled with movement and activity. But with that increase in activity also […]
Finding Peace in the Storm
A Psychological Perspective on Life’s Challenges By Kodjo Anahlui, Ph.D., Christian Psychological Associates Life unfolds in complex and often unpredictable ways. Across the human lifespan, individuals encounter a wide range of experiences some joyful and fulfilling, others difficult and overwhelming. From a psychological perspective, challenges are not anomalies; they are inherent to growth […]
Mental Health is Health
It’s Time We Act Like It By Alexander Germanis Whether we openly acknowledge it or not, a stigma around mental health still exists. For some, struggles with anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm are seen as a sign of weakness. Others dismiss mental health concerns altogether, believing they are exaggerated or not “real” in the […]
Weight Loss Medications & Insurance What You Need to Know
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Weight loss is a journey that millions of Americans undertake every year, and for some, lifestyle changes alone—like diet and exercise—may not be enough to reach their health goals. Prescription weight loss medications can be an effective tool, but understanding insurance coverage for these treatments is often confusing. […]
A Smarter Way To Think About Sunscreen
Submitted by Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center Let’s be honest—most of us have heard the sunscreen message so many times that it’s easy to tune it out. Wear it daily. Reapply often. Choose SPF 30 or higher. It’s all good advice… but it can start to feel repetitive, even ignorable. Here’s a different way […]
5 Summer Habits That Harm Your Teeth
Submitted by Emil M. Verban, Jr., DDS, McLean County Dental Summer is a time for relaxing routines, family gatherings, vacations, and enjoying favorite seasonal treats. But while you’re soaking up the sunshine, your dental health can quietly take a hit. Changes in diet, hydration, and daily habits can increase the risk of cavities, sensitivity, […]
Summer Reset
Why longer days and a different rhythm of life make summer the perfect time to build healthier habits There’s something about summer that changes the rhythm of everyday life. Windows stay open later. Dinner drifts onto patios and decks. Neighborhood sidewalks fill with walkers after work, and farmers markets become part of the weekend […]