Psychological Development Across the Life Span Part One: From Birth to Age 5
By Jennifer Morrison, PsyD. Throughout the course of our lifetime, there are number of psychological hurdles that we have to overcome in order to continue to grow along the path of psychological development. There are several different age groups, and with each group comes a unique developmental task the person must grapple with in order […]
Facing the World
By Lori Lovely Our faces present an introduction to the world, providing a first impression and a glimpse of who we are, so we want to look our best when meeting people. We want to be ourselves, just a better version, with a natural look that doesn’t reveal our improvement secrets. That’s what The Facial […]
Modern Day Health Concern
By Tracy Terlinde, CHP, CLC, Nutritionist Childhood obesity has become a major community health concern over the past thirty years. One in five children are now diagnosed as obese. Obesity and being overweight can lead to many health issues including cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes which are also leading causes of death in Illinois. […]
Stop the Spread of Superbugs
For nearly a century, bacteria-fighting drugs known as antibiotics have helped to control and destroy many of the harmful bacteria that can make us sick. In recent decades, antibiotics have been losing their punch against some types of bacteria. In fact, certain bacteria are now unbeatable with today’s medicines. Sadly, the way we’ve been using […]
Millennial Parents Struggle with High Cost of Living
For many young adults, heavy debt and lower-paying jobs lead to a delay in traditional life goals, like buying homes and starting families. However, research suggests that millennials’ financial worries are adding up to more than stress and disappointment, particularly once they become parents. Two in five young parents rate their financial health as unsatisfactory […]
QC Retired Police Chief and Champion Shooter On Target After Four Successful Knee and Wrist Surgeries
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics After nearly three decades in law enforcement, when 66-year old Mark Schumacher, Port Byron, IL, eyes a target, it’s as good as a bullseye. We’re not just talking about his expert handling of weaponry in training, sport, or competitive target shooting, but the laser focus he brings to overcoming knee and […]
How Do You Know You’re Getting Older?
By Patrick Harness, Health Alliance When I started working in the Medicare department, I was ignorant about Medicare and insurance of any kind. It seemed like a growth industry, and I was blessed with seven family members over the age of 75. 15 year later, I have a much more personal interest in the subject. […]
Pass the Broccoli, Please
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC Most of us know that days and months of the year are designated to commemorate certain people, things, or events. February, for instance, is Black History Month. This month, March, is Women’s History Month. As with other months, March also has many other lesser-known designations, everything from […]
MyoTech Integrative Health Center Treating More Than Just Teeth…
Our Mission Progress is all about change, and change is all about challenge. Those who do not rise to the challenge remain where they are. We at MyoTech have dedicated ourselves to looking at the whole person, not just the teeth. We have invested heavily in many forms of study, training, and equipment to ensure […]
Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Cory Jorgensen is the type of man who has a lot in common with other people. Like many of us, he enjoys the outdoors and spending quality time with his family. He also has something else in common with hundreds of thousands of people across our country — colorectal […]