The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees
Returns to The Interstate Center As the crisp Midwest air begins to chill, you know it’s time for The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees, presented by Sylvester Family Dental and Cumulus Radio Bloomington! This beloved tradition, returning to the Interstate Center in Bloomington from November 21-23, kicks off the holiday season with festive cheer […]
The Joy of Giving
By Lisa Majernik, Development Manager, Faith in Action As people seek ways to enhance their well-being, volunteering stands out as a fulfilling and impactful choice. Volunteering not only provides essential support to communities, but it also fosters significant mental and physical health benefits for those who give their time. Studies show that volunteering can reduce […]
The Scoop: 2025 Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
By Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS-A/D, DCS, CCSI Case Coordination LLC Jess groaned. At age 72, he was taking medications for high cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, depression, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia. He had insulin and ointments for psoriasis. By the time he was done swallowing his morning meds, he really had no room left for […]
Smart Starts for a Healthy Heart
Skip added sugars with better-for-you beverages How you start your morning can impact the rest of your day. If you’re looking to incorporate healthier choices into your morning routine, try a concept known as “habit stacking.” Building tiny, healthier habits into routines you already have, like enjoying a morning beverage or breakfast before you […]
From Exhaustion to Empowerment Hannah Corbin’s Health Journey
Five years ago, in the prime of her fitness career, longtime Peloton instructor Hannah Corbin was teaching several classes a week and never running short on energy. Always having maintained a healthy lifestyle—formerly as a professional dancer, an aerial artist, and now as a fitness instructor—Hannah was surprised when she began experiencing extreme exhaustion. Soon […]
Breast Cancer: How to Reduce Your Risk
A healthy diet and lifestyle can lower your risk of getting breast cancer. These four simple tips can boost your health in other ways, too! Choose Plant-Based Foods Healthy foods from plants (vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans) can lower your breast cancer risk in several ways. They are often low in calories and high […]
Everyday Superwoman The Benefits of Strength Training
Most of us have heard tales of mothers lifting cars off of their trapped children. While there are several documented instances of this occurring, such superhuman feats of strength are usually caused by two major factors: fear and adrenaline. But for all those moments when a loved one is not in mortal peril, there are […]
Is Social Media Bringing You Down?
When it comes to your social media feed, do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a bad place? Do you even dread opening up your feed sometimes because of all the negativity you might find there? Whatever happened to those funny memes, animal videos, positive interactions with friends and family, even informational DIYs and […]
Smart Starts for a Healthy Heart
Skip added sugars with better-for-you beverages How you start your morning can impact the rest of your day. If you’re looking to incorporate healthier choices into your morning routine, try a concept known as “habit stacking.” Building tiny, healthier habits into routines you already have, like enjoying a morning beverage or breakfast before you check […]
What Are the Different Types of Hearing Aids?
By Alexandra Carmichael, Au.D. Picking the right hearing aid to meet your needs is an important part of the Hearing Aid Evaluation process. Hearing aids come in a variety of styles that all serve a different purpose. There are some similarities between styles, but every style offers different pros and cons depending on the […]