Safe Teen Driving: Parents Are the Key
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm Earning a driver’s license has long been a rite of passage for teens—a huge step toward more freedom and independence. However, for parents, the prospect of their child having control of a 2000-pound moving hunk of metal is likely to cause sleepless nights, anxiety, stress, and even a bit […]
Smooth Skin for Summer
By Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows Now that summer is officially here, one item on the grooming “to-do” list is waxing. Waxing is one of the more popular and effective means of removing unwanted hair on various parts of the body. Wax is applied and then quickly pulled away, and the unwanted hair comes […]
Is Your Jaw Giving You a Headache?
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep & TMJ Disorders If you have a headache, your first reaction may be the medicine cabinet for pain relief or a visit to the doctor. However, if the problem persists it might be something you should mention to your dentist as the cause may actually […]
The Essence of Home: The People Who Make the Difference
By Alexander Germanis The most important aspect—the essence—of any experience is found in the interactions and personal lives of the people involved. People are, therefore, the essence of any city, village, or town. People can essentially make or break a senior living community. Evergreen Place Assisted Living and Evergreen Village Supportive Living are nothing without […]
Bring On Dessert With Better-for-You Sweets
If healthier eating holds a prominent spot on your list of goals, you may feel it’s necessary to eliminate some of your sweetest favorites. However, committing to a nutritionally friendly way of life doesn’t have to leave desserts by the wayside. Instead, rethinking nighttime treats with better-for-you ingredients like California Prunes as a quick substitution […]
Staying Cool in a Hot World
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance I’ve always been a fan of Motown, or the Motown sound, a style of rhythm and blues music named after the famous record company that originated in Detroit. One of my favorite Motown singers is Diana Ross. Some say I kind of look like her because of my big eyes. […]
Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Food and Why It Matters to Your Health
By American Heart Association News The difference between “processed” and “ultra-processed” foods might sound like an issue best left to linguists or hungry English teachers. But for the sake of your health, it’s worth understanding. That’s because some of those foods are just fine —and too much of others can harm you. What is the […]
Autoimmune Diseases – What You Need to Know
Your immune system is supposed to keep you healthy. What happens when it turns against you? Autoimmune conditions can cause symptoms like pain and swelling in the muscles and joints. Your immune system’s job is to keep you healthy by detecting and fighting harmful intruders such as bacteria and viruses. If you have an autoimmune […]
Case Management—Is It for You?
By Beth Ingle, CSA, Certified Senior Advisor®, Director of Retirement and Planning, Living By Your Design, Inc. Is it possible to save money on medical expenses and increase the quality of life? Sounds great, doesn’t it? Around 1990, progressive people in the medical community put together data that showed if people have help managing their […]
The Resource to Help You with Your Move
By Alexander Germanis Most of us can remember the dreaded research paper assignment in school. Although the younger generations will never understand what it used to be like, many of us can easily recall needing to gather resources from all over to garner information. Poring over periodicals, scouring the card catalog at the library, and […]