Rethinking Summer Travel
4 Simple Ways to Get On the Water Close to Home Looking to make the most of summer? You don’t have to travel far to find an escape from your daily routine. Boating delivers an accessible vacation on-demand, transforming an ordinary day into something memorable. “With rising travel costs, more Americans are exploring meaningful […]
9 Steps for a Lifetime of Heart-Healthy Eating
More than half of adults and about 60% of children in the United States have unhealthy diets, which can contribute to higher rates of health factors such as high blood pressure and obesity, and lead directly to poor health outcomes including death from chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease. These findings come from the American […]
5 Must-Haves for a Successful Cookout
There’s nothing better this time of year: good food, friends and family hanging out together and enjoying the outdoors for a fun, relaxing time in the yard. To ensure that you have a great cookout every time, here are some backyard barbecue essentials. Keep It Simple Even if you’re a dedicated foodie who loves […]
Summer Reset
Why longer days and a different rhythm of life make summer the perfect time to build healthier habits There’s something about summer that changes the rhythm of everyday life. Windows stay open later. Dinner drifts onto patios and decks. Neighborhood sidewalks fill with walkers after work, and farmers markets become part of the weekend […]
Support Is Care
The Case for Cancer Care That Treats the Whole Person For anyone who hears the words “you have cancer,” the experience for them and their loved ones can be overwhelming. A cancer diagnosis and treatment can disrupt nearly every part of life for both the person living with cancer and their family and close […]
See What’s Fresh at the Peoria RiverFront Market
Bright and early every Saturday morning all summer long, downtown Peoria comes alive at the Peoria RiverFront Market! Stroll along Peoria’s beautiful Riverfront and discover fresh, locally grown produce, mouth watering foods, beautiful handcrafted art, and whimsical creations you won’t find anywhere else. Lively music, friendly faces, and unique entertainment make the market a favorite […]
Mobility The Missing Link in Modern Fitness
By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness If someone works out consistently, pushes hard in training and eats healthy, shouldn’t that be enough to be moving better with less aches and pains? We often see people get stronger, yet also tighter and stiffer. They improve their conditioning, but become more broken. There’s a missing piece… MOBILITY. […]
Mental Health is Health It’s Time We Act Like It
By Alexander Germanis Whether we openly acknowledge it or not, a stigma around mental health still exists. For some, struggles with anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm are seen as a sign of weakness. Others dismiss mental health concerns altogether, believing they are exaggerated or not “real” in the same way as physical illness. These […]
Travel and Your Health Insurance
Are You Prepared? Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Summer is a season many people look forward to all year—filled with family vacations, road trips, and outdoor activities. While planning the fun parts of summer is exciting, it’s also wise to take a few minutes to review your health insurance coverage before you […]
May Day Tradition Provides a Powerful Reminder
A Story of Love and Laughter Over 60 Years By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group May Day traditions have many forms and meanings, but for my husband Robert’s parents, Bill and Rosie, it was a simple way to have fun and inject a little laughter into their daily lives. As a young child, Robert […]