Fuel Your Activity With Carbohydrates!
By Stefanie Djuric and Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee Dietitians As the weather gets warmer, many of us head out to take part in local running or biking races or just to have some active fun on our own or with our families. To fuel up for these activities, it is important to eat foods that […]
Healing and Connecting Powers of Adult Coloring
By Jackie Pope-Ganser, Life Enrichment Director, Meadows at Mercy Creek It seems that no matter how technology advances us as a society, some things never go out of fashion. Adult coloring books are all the rage right now. Research shows that the therapeutic benefits of this activity can help generate wellness, spark creativity, encourage calmness, […]
Treatments for Heavy Vaginal Bleeding
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Many women experience heavy bleeding both during and in between menstrual periods. Bleeding is considered abnormally heavy if it lasts longer than seven days per period or is so heavy that you have to change your pad or tampon nearly every hour. Untreated heavy bleeding can […]
The Sunshine Vitamin
By Mary Kay Holloway, RDN, CSO, LDN, Community Cancer Center Nutrition research can be like a jigsaw puzzle. We see certain pieces or groupings that seem to fit together, but they don’t make up the whole picture. It can be hard to know just where in the picture they fit or if they even belong […]
Purposeful Aging A Model for a New Life Course
By Paul H. Irving, Next Avenue Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org, offers an insightful observation about the promise and potential of longer lives. “Thousands of baby boomers each day surge into their 60s and 70s,” he wrote in a recent article for The Wall Street Journal. “It’s time to focus on enriching lives, […]
Leg Health Tips for Runners
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC If you are a runner, there are a few things you can do to improve your leg health. Keep track of the mileage on your shoes. Most experts advocate replacing your running shoes every 350–450 miles because they begin to break down […]
Managing Anger in Healthy Ways
By Judy Ronan Woodburn, Ph.D, Advocate Medical Group—Behavioral Health While society often tells us that we should not get angry, anger is a normal human emotion. What is important for us is to learn to manage anger in healthy ways. This does not have to be difficult, and it can help us become healthier overall. […]
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Runners
Submitted by Eastland Chiropractic & Lifestyle Center For those who are regular runners and in overall good shape, it may seem odd to consider chiropractic care, but taking care of yourself when you’re healthy can be the best way to avoid future injuries. Gone are the days when chiropractic care was needed just for aches, […]
Protect and Treat Your Family’s Skin From Bites and Itch This Season
Warm days mean picnics, ballgames, and outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, all that sun and fun can introduce a greater risk of skin woes for you and your family. “Whether you’re playing catch in the backyard or pitching a tent in the woods, you can help prevent certain issues from occurring, and, if they do, be prepared […]
Serve Your Flock Safe Eggs
Purchasing a dozen eggs offers nearly unlimited preparation possibilities. Enjoying any egg dish, however, starts with these four tips for purchasing safe eggs: Always purchase eggs from a refrigerated case. Open the carton and make sure there are no visible cracks or leaking eggs. Check the short end of the carton for the date the […]