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Trauma: Is This the Reason I Feel the Way I Feel and Act the Way I Act?

By Tonya Bassett Trauma is a topic that captivates me. Over the last four years I have devoted my time and energy to understanding and unraveling the mysteries of trauma. After nearly a decade of work with individuals who were not improving or were continuing in self-harming behaviors, it became apparent that if the core […]

Sleep Safety for Infants

By Miranda Gonzalez, BSN, RN Ask any new mother what she would do with a day to herself, and likely one of the top answers would be sleep. Most women who are blissfully awaiting the arrival of their first baby realize there will be an adjustment in sleep; however, many underestimate the extraordinary demands a […]

PAD – The Pervasive Silent Crippler — Part 2 of 2

By James B. Williams, MD Last month we learned about the possible risk factors of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD is a term used to classify disease in the peripheral arteries. Simply stated, PAD is the buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries, which reduces or blocks the flow of blood through the legs. […]

Top Tips to Improve Your Attitude

By Suzanne Glover Developing a positive attitude improves the way you see the world. Every aspect of your life is affected by your emotions and your thoughts. Simply put, your attitude affects every part of your life. Maybe you’re asking, “What is attitude?” Attitude refers to the state of mind you are in at any […]

Taking Control of Your Health Care Costs

Submitted by Peoria Imaging With the world of health care and insurance ever changing and costs skyrocketing, it is important to educate yourself. Americans are paying a larger portion of their health care costs than they used to whether they are accessing insurance through an employer, the state exchange or from an insurance company. Higher […]