Clockwork Precision in Athletics Digitizing Exercise Part 6
By Alexander Germanis It may be hard for many of the younger generation to believe, but there was a time when televisions were much smaller, much heavier, the picture was far less defined, and one had to fiddle with antennas in order to pluck the staticy signal from the air. Clocks only had hands, and […]
What is Bullying? Part 1 of 2
By Jessica Pippin, LPC, The Able Center Bullying is a major issue for children today and an age-old concern of parents. Just what is bullying? The most common definition includes the words “intentional” and “aggressive.” Someone who intentionally harms another person through aggressive words or actions is a bully. There is also a focus on […]
The Scoop on Winter Squash
By Stefanie Riley, LDN, and Dawn Blocklinger, RD, LDN, Bloomington Hy-Vee dietitians Are you taking advantage of all the winter squash that is at the peak of its season? Some people aren’t. They may not know what to do with these large, strangely shaped fruits (yes, squash are actually considered fruit!) that are often just […]
What Is Psoriasis?
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease of scaling and inflammation that affects more than five million adults in the United States. Anyone can have psoriasis, but it primarily affects people between the ages of 15 and 35. In its typical form, […]
Address Hearing Loss Before the Holidays
Submitted by Courtney Parmley, Au.D., CCC-A & Joanna Capobianco, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiologists at the Central Illinois Hearing & Balance Center/Finn R. Amble, MD, FACS, SC The holiday season is meant to be celebrated with joy. It’s when families and friends gather together to reunite and celebrate the end of the year. You might have people […]
When Rest, Ice, and OTC Meds Don’t Work
By Becky Wiese You’ve overdone it. Tweaked. Twisted. Bent down to tie your shoe the wrong way. You’ve been in an accident. Your job causes a lot of strain on your back. A variety of scenarios can and do cause back pain, and back pain is nothing to sneeze at (even if a sneeze is […]
To Floss or Not to Floss: That Is the Question
By Amy Kennard Have you heard? There’s no need to floss anymore! …or so people were led to believe. Before we get into the “he said, she said,” let’s review how the practice of flossing started in the first place. Flossing flashback The exact date of the first use of dental floss is unknown, but […]
Sleep Apnea = Oxygen Deprivation = Increased Cancer Risk
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders At the cellular level, a low-oxygen environment will cause normal cells to atrophy, or shrink. With cancer cells, it causes them to proliferate, or grow,” states Rod Willey, DDS, of the Koala Center for Sleep Disorders. These findings were brought to light recently when two new studies found […]
Social Security Widow’s Benefits It’s Complicated
By Beth Cooper Did you know that if you are a widow or widower you can start receiving Social Security Benefits as early as age 60, or age 50 if you are disabled and the disability occurred within seven years of the wage earner’s death? Surviving divorced spouses can also receive survivor benefits if they […]
Caring for Your Pets and Farm Animals
Submitted by Peoria County Animal Protection Services Many pet owners don’t realize that laws exist that govern our ownership of companion and domestic animals. Regardless of where you live, animal control and humane care for animal laws affect how you must care for your pet and farm animals. State laws cover many situations regarding animals, […]