Words of Wisdom to Live By
By Lutheran Hillside Village In the Bible, God appeared to the Israelite King Solomon. He said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” Solomon answered God, “…Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?” King Solomon is regarded as […]
The Human Side of Hoarding
By Barbara L. Toohill, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, The Antioch Group I’m such a hoarder!” How many times have you heard a friend or family member make this claim, referring to his or her clutter or disorganization, or possibly even said it yourself? Despite, or possibly because of, the advent of reality television shows like […]
Liberty Village Helps Seniors “Bounce Back”
By Lori Lovely Suffering from various health issues, retired cardiologist Dr. Don McRaven and his four children evaluated many facilities before selecting Liberty Village as his new home. “We chose it for its different living options,” explains his daughter Sue. Liberty Village combines a nursing home, assisted living and independent living, along with a fitness […]
Tactics and Tricks Used by Offenders in Child Sexual Abuse
By Heidi Van Heuklon, LCPC, Clinical Director, Center for Prevention of Abuse April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At the Center for Prevention of Abuse, our focus has increased over the years in the area of prevention and training in the hopes that we can lower the crime rates […]
When Is the Best Time to Floss?
Submitted by the Associates in Dentistry Flossing is an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums. The American Dental Association recommends flossing at least once a day to help remove plaque from the areas between your teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach. This is important because plaque that is not removed by […]
Is Your Jaw Giving You a Headache?
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders and TMJ Disorders If you have a headache, your first reaction may be the medicine cabinet for pain relief or a visit to the doctor. However, if the problem persists, it might be something you should mention to your dentist, as the cause may actually lie in your […]
Is ACA “ObamaCare” Working?
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. On November 19, 2015, United Health Care, the nation’s largest health insurer, warned that it might pull out of the ObamaCare exchanges for 2017. This move would force more than half a million people to find other coverage. The cause: low enrollment and high […]
Treating Back Pain Surgery is Not Always the Solution
Submitted by Illinois Neurological Institute Did you know that back pain is the second most common reason for visits to primary care doctors? According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 75-85 percent of Americans can expect to suffer from back pain in their lifetimes. Many suffers will get better with little or no medical […]
In the Loop Getting More Out of Your Hearing Aids
Submitted by the Audiologists at Midwest Hearing Center Many people who wear hearing aids still struggle to understand in some of life’s more complex listening environments, such as houses of worship, meeting halls, and theaters. Distances, surrounding noise, and reverberation often degrade the speech signal to the point that it becomes incredibly difficult to hear […]
Get to Know Your Local ACO
By Bridget Domenighini, Director, Peoria County Animal Protection Services For decades, Animal Control Officers (ACOs) were referred to as “dog catchers,” “dog killers,” and much worse by the very members of the public they were charged with protecting. Today, the profession is viewed in a more favorable light, thanks in part to positive PR—shows like […]