Accident Changes, Redefines Life
Submitted by Comprehensive Prosthetics and Orthotics There are several significant birthdays—18, 21, 65, and turning 25 is one of them. This milestone marks a point when you are really considered an adult by others, when your career decisions become more serious, and other life choices (marriage, buying a home, etc.) become more important. For Abby […]
Heartland Home Medical Supply and Retail Outlet From Their Home to Yours
By Alexander Germanis For some people, a job is not just a place to go every morning in order to simply feel like they’ve accomplished something for the day. For some people, it is not just a way of earning an income. For some people, like the Rousey family, a job is about more than […]
Reap the Benefits of Exercising Outdoors
By Nate Henry, Director of Sports Performance, Orthopedic and Sports Enhancement Center Everyone can agree that exercise, in general, has a host of physical and mental benefits. But exercising outdoors may provide additional benefits above and beyond that of indoor exercise. According to a study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, “exercising […]
A Smile Built Back Up
By Alexander Germanis Most historic locations in the world are not without signs of repairs. Ancient buildings and columns begin to crumble without the occasional reconstruction. However, those repairs are often not done with the same grade of materials originally used, and the mends themselves require replacement and repairs of their own in order to […]
Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center The nutrition facts label is designed to give people the information that they need to make informed choices about the food they purchase. Presumably, when consumers know how many calories are in certain foods, they will then be more motivated to consume the appropriate amount. However, for food labeling to […]
Anxiety Disorders in Children
By Wilma McLaughlin, LCPC, Agape Counseling Anxiety and anxiety disorders in children are one of the main reasons parents seek counseling for their children. Phobias (such as school or social phobia), separation anxiety, obsessive compulsive behavior, generalized anxiety, and posttraumatic stress are all anxiety related disorders. Anxiety is best understood in terms of being a […]
Clockwork Precision in Athletics Shifting to the Right Gear Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Those accustomed to driving a car with a stick shift or riding a multi-speed bicycle know a necessary step must be taken before starting to ascend a hill. A manual downshift of gears must be made. This gear change is essential to efficiency and absolutely necessary to ensure proper continuing function. For […]
Take the Stress Out of Tax Season
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Whether you are preparing your own tax return or paying someone to do it for you, tax season can be a stressful time of year. Make things easier on yourself by pulling all your information together sooner rather than later — that includes a copy of last year’s tax […]
Leading Boldly
By Norene Ball, Director of Mission Impact at YWCA Mclean County and Rev. Cheree’ Johnson For the first time in history, women today outnumber men in the rate of college graduations. In fact, 40 percent of women in the United States are now the primary breadwinners of the family. As of 2012, women outnumber men […]
Clockwork Precision in Athletics Part 1
By Alexander Germanis The phrase ‘runs like clockwork’ has probably been used as a simile since cogs, gears, and pendulums replaced the stationary sundials of ancient times. The clock has subsequently been a symbol of precision and teamwork; each part, no matter how small, is vital to the smooth and accurate functioning of the overall […]