Ouch, That Hurts! The Science of Pain
Information from NIH-National Library of Medicine Almost all of us have experienced pain of some kind. It’s the most common reason why people seek medical care. But because people feel pain differently, there’s no single treatment that will work for everyone. Have you ever stepped on a sharp rock, accidentally rubbed your eyes […]
How Winter Affects Our Eating Patterns
Submitted by The Village at Mercy Creek Winter is here, and with it comes cold weather, shorter daylight hours, and cold and flu season. This change in weather also has an impact on our eating habits, but the question is why? Like bears hibernate for the season, we too slow down during the winter months. […]
Shedding Light on Glaucoma
Protecting Your Vision Against the Silent Thief Submitted by VisionPoint Eye Center January marks Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to illuminate the prevalence and impact of this sight-stealing eye disease. Despite its widespread recognition, many people remain uninformed about glaucoma—an eye disease afflicting more than 3 million Americans and more than 80 million […]
Sports Medicine Partnerships Strengthen Ties to the Community
OSF HealthCare continues to build on the healthcare services offered to the community as the official healthcare provider for Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University athletics programs. “These valuable partnerships with two long-standing universities will strengthen our ties to the Bloomington-Normal community through sports medicine outreach outside our clinics,” said Jennifer Ulrich, interim president […]
Setting Healthy and Achievable Goals in 2024
By TJ Martin Setting healthy goals is essential for personal growth and development. As we move into the year of 2024, it’s crucial to frame our aspirations with mindfulness and balance. Whether it’s health, career, relationships, or personal hobbies, setting achievable and nourishing goals can pave the way for a fulfilling and purpose-driven life. […]
Neurological Benefits of Aerobic Exercise
By Ted Chapin, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Board Certified in Neurotherapy Clients with significant and unresolved cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems are those who seek neurofeedback assessment and training at the Neurotherapy Institute of Central Illinois. They have usually tried medication and counseling but these have not been sufficient […]
How to Navigate EasyRetirementLiving.com
By Alex Germanis Simple Approach The great screen comedian Charlie Chaplin once said: “Simplicity of approach is always best.” We at Easy Retirement Living could not agree more. Your life has been complicated enough already, so there’s no reason to make retirement the same way. So, we have striven to make EasyRetirementLiving.com not only […]
Nutritious, Delicious, & Healthy
EatandEvolve — Tasty Made Healthy Hamida’s Kitchen, a 501(c)(3) was established in 2018 to honor the legacy of Prof Hamida Ahmad, beloved mother/mother-in-law of Nausheen Ahmad and Faisal Hasan. With all the academic success and an illustrious career in public service, one thing that only the closest friends and family know about Prof Hamida […]
What Should I Look for When Purchasing New Hearing Aids?
By Laura Schroeder, AuD The idea of purchasing hearing aids can seem daunting, especially for first-time users. There are so many options available! How do you know which hearing aids are best for you? Listed below are some things to consider: Your hearing loss—Hearing aids are programmable and can be adjusted for most […]
Are You Up for a “No Spend Challenge?”
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC I know, I know. It’s January and all those holiday purchases that seemed so smart and so right for all of those on your gift list are now coming back to haunt you with the dreaded bills in the mail. You tell yourself […]