Let’s Talk About Roth IRA Conversions
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC There’s a lot to like about Roth IRAs. Contributions to them are after-tax and the growth over time will never be taxed when you take distributions out after reaching 59-1/2 years old. That’s a really valuable perk as your tax-deferred retirement plan at work […]
How Cold Weather Activities Can Impact Heart Health
Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow may be essential to keep from being shut in, however, it’s important to use caution when picking up a shovel or starting the snowblower. Research shows many people face an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest after shoveling heavy snow. In fact, snow shoveling is […]
New Thinking In A New Year
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates I love every new year. I know that at some level it is just a psychological construct. However, each new year seems to be bursting with potential, and I get excited thinking about the possibilities for change and new […]
New Thinking In A New Year
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates I love every new year. I know that at some level it is just a psychological construct. However, each new year seems to be bursting with potential, and I get excited thinking about the possibilities for change and new […]
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 […]