Safe Sleep for Babies
By Ashley Wilson MS, Nutritionist, Peoria City/County Health Department Having a new infant can be both exhilarating and exhausting. For parents, it may be difficult to remember every safety measure, especially if you might not even know something is dangerous until it’s too late. SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death) is one of those health safety […]
Designing Your Fitness Program — Personal Trainer Considerations
By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness Personal trainers have an obligation to their clients to encourage them, to make them better, to push them beyond their limits, and to keep them safe while participating in a program. What makes fitness professionals different from the rank and file fitness enthusiasts trying to help their friends is their […]
The Future of Medicine
By Alexander Germanis From the days of Copernicus and Newton to those of Curie and Hawking, the different sciences have always been evolving systems of theory and practice. The scientific field of medicine is certainly no exception. Since the first known anatomical studies performed in ancient Greece to the arthroscopic surgeries performed today, scientists and […]
Tis the Season for Safety
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm The holiday season presents many safety issues that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a disastrous one. Following are some general tips to make sure you and your family enjoy and celebrate the season with safety in mind. TRAVELING: According to the National Safety Council, traveling […]
Give Yourself the Gift of Gorgeous Skin
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Bless These Brows Everyone wants to look their best, especially during the holidays. And what is the first thing you see in the mirror? Your skin! Unfortunately, the focus on skin is often more about superficial appearance and not enough about the health of the skin. When skin is healthy at […]
10 Gift Ideas for Older Adults
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year. But when you’re trying to think of gift ideas for your parents, grandparents, or other older adults in your life, the holidays can also be the most frustrating time of […]
Preserving the Future… Together
By Alexander Germanis Adulthood brings with it a large number of responsibilities. With parenthood, that number of responsibilities can seem to increase exponentially. In fact, it is common for parents to say all of one’s priorities change when one has children. At the top of the list of priorities is the need and desire to […]
Integrated Living for Fuller Life
By Karen Buchanan, Friendship Manor Assistant Administrator Pets, plants, and kids are all things that bring richness to our homes and personal lives, aren’t they? While our Leadership Team was holding its Monday morning meeting this week, one of my coworkers glanced out the window. “Is there a dog parade happening or something? Look at […]
Don’t Let the Cold Bring You Down This Winter—Actionable Steps To Avoid or Limit Joint Pain Caused By Cold and Icy Weather
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Have you noticed an increase in joint pain this winter? You’re not alone. It turns out those frigid Midwest winters can lead to an increase in joint pain flare-ups, not only for those who already suffer from arthritis or joint pain, but also for those with healthy joints as […]
Enjoy a Healthy Holiday
By Caitlin Forbes, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach at Revive Café This is the time of year when the days shorten, bringing us inside earlier. Our activities turn inward. Rather than enjoying the summertime sunshine and tending to our gardens or getting out for a morning walk, we find it easier to hibernate indoors where we […]