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A Heartfelt Thank You From The Baby Fold

By Claire Wagner   It’s well known that Bloomington-Normal’s community members are a shining example of generosity and compassion, setting a powerful standard for the entire state. It’s because of your unwavering support that nonprofits like The Baby Fold can continue to grow and reach over 1,200 children throughout Central Illinois each year. Since its […]

Keep Moving This Holiday Season

By Leah Rodriguez, MS, Wellness Director at Westminster Village   With the holiday season upon us, it may be tempting to think about putting your workouts by the wayside with the promise to start again after the New Year. But research shows that when regular exercise stops, the benefits begin to diminish within a few […]

Common Conditions Treated by Podiatrists

What You Need to Know   Submitted by Dr. Melissa J. Lockwood, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates     Podiatrists are specialized healthcare professionals focused on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the feet, ankles, and lower extremities. Many people may not realize the breadth of issues that podiatrists address. Here are some of the […]

Stronger with Age

Embracing Strength, Flexibility & Balance During Menopause Submitted by OhmFit Activewear   Ah, middle age: that magical time when “getting up” from the couch feels like a CrossFit challenge and every little ache and pain reminds you that your body is aging like fine cheese (and not the good kind). As we age, we face […]

The Great Wealth Transfer

and What It Means for Your Family   Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, Certified Financial Fiduciary® President of The Whisler Agency   Over the next few decades, America will witness one of the largest financial shifts in history—the Great Wealth Transfer. This monumental event refers to the transfer of approximately $84 trillion from the […]

Manage Hectic Mornings with Quick, Healthy Breakfasts

Getting kids up and out the door is a challenge all on its own, and on those busy school mornings when nothing seems to run smoothly, healthy breakfasts can go by the wayside. While it’s widely recognized as the most important meal of the day, that doesn’t always mean you have time to sit down […]

Join the “Five for Five” Campaign

Every five minutes, someone’s life changes with a gynecologic cancer diagnosis. GSK is encouraging spending five minutes to learn more about the risks, symptoms, and importance of spreading awareness of gynecologic cancers. By reading and having conversations around the below five facts around gynecologic cancers, you can help yourself and others to feel more empowered […]

Mind Body Connection

Blending Holistic and Traditional Health Practices for a Balanced Lifestyle By Alexander Germanis   In the human retina, certain photoreceptors called cones are responsible for our perception of color. No single type of cone is capable of perceiving the entire spectrum of color, however. Blue, green, and red cones work together, and it is only […]

What Are Some Safe Ways to Deal With Earwax?

By Alexandra Carmichael, AuD Earwax, also known as cerumen, is naturally produced in the ear canal. A certain amount of earwax is healthy and plays a very important role in protecting the ear canal from dust, bacteria, and other foreign substances. Without earwax you may be more prone to itchy/dry ear canals. Generally, our ears […]

Understanding & Managing Myofascial Pain

Do you have pain symptoms that include: Aching, throbbing, tight, or stiff muscle pain? Trigger points (small knots in your muscles that hurt when they are touched) Sore, tender muscles Weak muscles Reduced range of motion   You may be experiencing myofascial pain. This type of pain is very common in the muscles of the […]