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Behavior Modification for Your New Cat

By Bridget Domenighini, Peoria County Animal Protection Services Many people adopt or purchase cats or kittens during the holiday season, and by now, those pets have hopefully become active, involved members of the family. Sometimes, however, transitions for new pets are not so easy. Some felines, unfortunately, require extensive behavior modification in order to remain […]

Living Longer With Congenital Heart Disease

By David Chan, MD, Congenital Heart Program Medical Director, Children’s Hospital of Illinois and Marc Knepp, MD, Adult Congenital Heart Program Medical Director, Children’s Hospital of Illinois Congenital heart disease (CHD) occurs when a child is born with a structural defect in his or her heart. About one percent of all live births in the […]

A Diet to Keep in MIND for Brain Health

By Michelle Dinges, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Dietetic Intern Edited by Sharon Windsor, Hult Center for Healthy Living Dietitian The Mediterranean and DASH diets have been found to have some benefit on the brain even though they were not designed specifically to promote brain health. Subsequently, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago performed research […]

Catch Skin Cancer Early

By Mary Hayse, Licensed Esthetician, Infuse Skin and Body Skin cancer is a growing problem. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung, and colon.1 I know a lot of women who wouldn’t think of not getting their yearly mammogram and men […]

Get Heart Healthy!

By Jess McMullin, Heddington Oaks February is the perfect time to focus on your heart. Not only do we celebrate love with Valentine’s Day, but it is also American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one killer of American women and men, and the leading cause of serious illness and disability. According to the […]

Molding Quality Healthcare Professionals

By Lori Lovely Many children dream of becoming doctors or nurses, but adults know that there are numerous other opportunities in the healthcare arena. There are a myriad of occupations in the health field, both clinical and non-clinical. Many of the fulfilling and lucrative non-clinical careers in the medical field don’t involve needles or bedpans. […]