Liberating Yourself From the Burden of Debt
By Tim Whisler, Whisler Agency It is an overwhelming feeling when looking at invoices and wondering how those bills are going to be paid. Looking at a loan statement and seeing an enormous figure can make you feel like you’ll never be able to pay it off. Debt is difficult to deal with. Debt causes […]
Motor Control: The Body-Brain Connection
Submitted by FYZICAL THERAPY & BALANCE CENTER Let’s start with a riddle: What do these four people have in common? A teenage football player sprained his ankle a week after returning to play after a concussion. 75-year-old grandmother with Parkinson’s disease tripped on an uneven sidewalk, fell, and broke her hip. 47-year-old construction worker […]
How Serious Are You About Fitness?
Discover the Benefits of a Personal Trainer By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness We understand that when we want things done right and to avoid costly mistakes, we need to seek the services of an expert in the appropriate field. For example, we choose an accountant for tax advice, hire a lawyer to oversee legal proceedings, […]
Providing Comprehensive Primary Care
No one wants to feel like they are just a number—especially when they have a medical or wellness concern. That is why Solvera Health is bringing hospitality to healthcare, treating each patient like a treasured guest who deserves personal attention. Serving patients in the Peoria, Galesburg, and Carbondale areas, the providers of Solvera Health deliver […]
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. […]