Navigating Life With the Blood Experts
Since the Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute was founded in 2010, over 7,000 individuals have received comprehensive care for bleeding, blood clotting or other blood disorders from BCDI’s team of experts. Among many accomplishments, BCDI is the only nonprofit federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Center of Excellence in downstate Illinois. At the heart of BCDI’s mission […]
Stay Active As You Age No Gym Required
Submitted by Friendship Manor According to Ann Austin, Board President of Friendship Manor, “It is common knowledge that it’s important for seniors to remain as mobile and active as possible.” We are blessed to have Ann, who not only supports us as our president, but also as our fitness instructor. You may know her […]
Recognizing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Understanding The Importance Of Local, Preventative Screenings Submitted by Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center As 2024 calendars fill with birthdays, vacations, weddings, and more, it’s important to prioritize other calendar events like routine physicals, screenings, and exams. While often less exciting to have on the schedule, these proactive and preventive appointments are what help […]
Overcoming Spasticity After a Stroke or TBI
Submitted by Vitality Physical Medicine Following a stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI), individuals often face a significant challenge: spasticity. This condition involves involuntary muscle tightness and stiffness, greatly impacting mobility and quality of life. Yet, amidst this struggle, there’s hope: Therapeutic Botox® injections offer a promising solution, providing relief and restoring control, enabling […]
Dejunking Your Diet The Drawbacks of Ultra-Processed Foods
Eating healthy isn’t always easy. Expert-recommended diets often emphasize fresh, whole foods and home-cooked meals. But that can be expensive and time-consuming. Highly processed foods are often cheap and convenient. But they also tend to be high in calories, added sugar, saturated fat, and salt, and low in fiber. Scientists are starting to learn that […]
SAFE DRIVING: Protecting Yourself Behind the Wheel
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm Driving a car can give you freedom. But it’s also one of the riskiest things you do every day. Almost 43,000 people died in car accidents in the U.S. in 2021. Millions more are injured each year. Many things can make driving risky. Speeding, not paying full attention […]
Five Ways to Celebrate National Nutrition Month
By Desiray Yeaw MS, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian, Westminster Village Are you ready to revive and reinvigorate after the cold winter months? Spring is a season of new beginnings, and now is the perfect time to refresh yourself by focusing in on healthy eating habits throughout the month of March during the Academy of […]
Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Caring for Yourself
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Taking care of yourself—physically and mentally—is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. This could mean asking family members and friends to help out, getting help from a home health care service, or making the decision to move your loved one […]
Closer-to-Home Cancer Care
By Alexander Germanis It has long been said there is no place like home. This sentiment is perhaps never truer than when one is ill and in need of care. Should one be afflicted with any one of the many strains of cancer, being far from home in order to obtain treatment can compound […]
What Are Terpenes
Submitted by nuEra Terpenes, often overshadowed by cannabinoids like THC and CBD in cannabis, are aromatic compounds that significantly influence the sensory and therapeutic experiences of cannabis users. They are found in various plants, spices, and herbs, and contribute to the scent, flavor, and color of cannabis strains. This article explores the science and […]