Graceful Aging Starts on Your Plate
Submitted by The Carriages of Bloomington Aging gracefully isn’t just about exercise or skincare—it begins on the plate. What we eat profoundly affects our energy, cognitive function, bone strength, and overall wellbeing. By making intentional, nutritious choices, older adults can enjoy a higher quality of life and even reduce the risk of chronic illnesses. […]
Master of One
Specialties & Specialty Medicine By Alexander Germanis My wife pretty consistently chides me for having too many interests and stretching myself too thin when it comes to learning new skills. I will admit that while trying to learn a lot of things is an admirable pursuit, it does all but prevent me from […]
The World Inside Your Mouth
How Mouth Microbes Affect Your Health There’s much more to your mouth than your teeth, gums, and tongue. Your mouth also contains billions of tiny critters that can only be seen with a microscope. These are called microbes. Together, all the microbes living in your mouth are known as the oral microbiome. Scientists believe […]
The Five-Year Clock No One Sees Coming
Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, Certified Financial Fiduciary® President of The Whisler Agency, Peoria IL. Most people believe they will “figure out long-term care if it happens.” The problem is that by the time it happens, many of the best options are already gone. We all know that nursing home care is expensive. […]
Healthy Everyday Recipes for Real Life
Nutritious, Energy-Boosting, Egg-Inspired Breakfasts That Save Time When planning meals, particularly breakfasts, there are a few critical factors many families consider: taste, simplicity and nutrition. Eating healthier doesn’t have to be complicated or out of reach. With the right inspiration, healthy food can be delicious, nutritious and convenient. By choosing ingredients like eggs, which […]
Smart Medicine
How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Health Care Artificial intelligence—often called AI—has quickly become part of everyday life. It powers virtual assistants, recommends movies, and helps organize our digital calendars. But some of the most important advances involving AI are happening in a place that affects everyone: health care. Researchers and physicians are increasingly using […]
Conquering the Sunday Scaries
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCTP II, CCHt. The Mental Wellness Center It usually hits around mid-afternoon on Sunday. You’re trying to enjoy the last stretch of your weekend, maybe folding laundry or zoning out to a show, and then: bam. A tightness in your chest. A mental scroll of Monday’s tasks kicks in. […]
Community Health Care Workers
It Takes a Team Submitted by Chestnut Health Systems A resident, “Mary” of the Salvation Army shelter pumps a fist, and declares “together, we matter!” Finding her own success in recovery and overcoming hardship, she is looking to advocate for others in the community and be “the voice of the unheard.” Part of her […]
Allergy Season and Your Complexion
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows Spring has a way of keeping us guessing. Whether April feels like lingering winter, or an early taste of summer, allergy season arrives right on cue. And it’s not just sneezing and watery eyes that are affected—our complexion can feel the effects as well. Seasonal allergens […]
Better Fuel Better You
By Alexander Germanis It has long been said: You are what you eat. But how often do we actually take that adage to heart? Before cramming another donut down the gullet or guzzling another beer, how much thought do you give to how the fuel you’re using to fill your tank is affecting the […]