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Setting Healthy and Achievable Goals in 2024

By TJ Martin   Setting healthy goals is essential for personal growth and development. As we move into the year of 2024, it’s crucial to frame our aspirations with mindfulness and balance. Whether it’s health, career, relationships, or personal hobbies, setting achievable and nourishing goals can pave the way for a fulfilling and purpose-driven life. […]

Neurological Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

By Ted Chapin, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Board Certified in Neurotherapy   Clients with significant and unresolved cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems are those who seek neurofeedback assessment and training at the Neurotherapy Institute of Central Illinois. They have usually tried medication and counseling but these have not been sufficient […]

How to Navigate EasyRetirementLiving.com

By Alex Germanis   Simple Approach The great screen comedian Charlie Chaplin once said: “Simplicity of approach is always best.” We at Easy Retirement Living could not agree more. Your life has been complicated enough already, so there’s no reason to make retirement the same way. So, we have striven to make EasyRetirementLiving.com not only […]

Nutritious, Delicious, & Healthy

EatandEvolve — Tasty Made Healthy   Hamida’s Kitchen, a 501(c)(3) was established in 2018 to honor the legacy of Prof Hamida Ahmad, beloved mother/mother-in-law of Nausheen Ahmad and Faisal Hasan. With all the academic success and an illustrious career in public service, one thing that only the closest friends and family know about Prof Hamida […]

What Should I Look for When Purchasing New Hearing Aids?

By Laura Schroeder, AuD   The idea of purchasing hearing aids can seem daunting, especially for first-time users. There are so many options available! How do you know which hearing aids are best for you? Listed below are some things to consider:   Your hearing loss—Hearing aids are programmable and can be adjusted for most […]

Are You Up for a “No Spend Challenge?”

By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC   I know, I know. It’s January and all those holiday purchases that seemed so smart and so right for all of those on your gift list are now coming back to haunt you with the dreaded bills in the mail. You tell yourself […]

Feel Your Best in the New Year

How to Take Control of Your Gut Health   Submitted by Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center   New year, new you! Many people use January as a time to reset and introduce some healthy habits, especially after the decadence of the holiday season. But if you’ve tried it all and you still don’t feel quite right, […]

Caring for the Whole Person

Mind • Body • Spirit By Alexander Germanis From elementary biology to high school anatomy class, to everyday life experiences, it is self-evident we human beings are very complex. Unfortunately, the more complex the system, the wider the variety of problems that can arise within that system. Furthermore, a malady in one system can result […]

Understanding the Five Stages of Grief

By TJ Martin   Grief is a universal human experience, and it can be a challenging and often overwhelming journey. Whether you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, a significant life change, or even the end of a relationship, understanding the stages of grieving can help you navigate this emotional terrain more effectively. Developed […]

Understanding Hearing Loss

What Causes It and If I Have Hearing Loss Will It Get Worse? By Ali Carmichael, Au.D.   For most people hearing loss is a medical condition they are aware of and in most situations, they may even know someone with hearing loss. However, people are very rarely taught about the causes of hearing loss […]