Breastfeeding Support It Takes a Village
By Lisha Streitmatter, CLC, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Peoria City/County Health Department As a mother of five and having four very different breastfeeding journeys with them, I know first-hand that being a new parent can present some struggles. Breastfeeding for your baby is not always an easy task. For many it can be a challenge. Thankfully […]
Standing Strong
By Alexander Germanis As spring turns to summer, the cities and countryside finalize their transitions from the dull palette of winter to the healthy hues of rebirth. The most noticeable representatives of this transition are the trees, standing straight and strong, proving their resilience by making it through another winter and entering another season of […]
What You Need To Know About Dog Bites
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm Approximately 65 percent of U.S. households own a dog, and that number is likely higher as pet ownership has significantly increased due to the pandemic. The vast majority of dogs are considered to be a member of the family. But it’s important to remember that while dogs play an […]
Easy Solutions for Sunscreen Excuses
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Bless These Brows Two facts are indisputable: sun exposure causes skin cancer and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen will help prevent skin cancer as well as prevent premature signs of aging. So why do only a small percentage of Americans wear sunscreen on a daily basis? According to a recent study by […]
Easy Solutions for Sunscreen Excuses
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Bless These Brows Two facts are indisputable: sun exposure causes skin cancer and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen will help prevent skin cancer as well as prevent premature signs of aging. So why do only a small percentage of Americans wear sunscreen on a daily basis? According to a recent study by […]
How the Aging Brain Affects Thinking
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek Some changes in thinking are common as people get older. For example, older adults may: Be slower to find words and recall names Find they have more problems with multitasking Experience mild decreases in the ability to pay attention Aging may also […]
Living the Life You Want to Live
By Amy Talcott Our lives are rooted in community. Our towns. Our neighborhoods. Our workplaces. Our friend circles. Our families. Community gives us a sense of belonging—people to laugh with, to do things with, to talk to. For many as they age, they find their communities becoming smaller. Mobility issues may hamper their abilities and […]
Back and Kicking After ACL Recovery
One athlete’s recovery story and how to take care of your joints while being active. Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center There are over 900 ligaments in the human body—each one with a critical role to help you move. Ligaments help connect and stabilize bones, joints, and organs and if just one of these small […]
How Does Breast Ultrasound Imaging Work?
Submitted by Revive & Renew Wholistic Therapies/Revive Café During your Breast Ultrasound Screening appointment with HerScan, the screening may seem quick and easy (taking approximately 15 minutes), but there is a lot going on behind the scenes. The breast imaging technology used in this type of screening is complex and offers invaluable insight into breast health, […]
Focusing on Health Rather Than the Disease
By Dave Molleck Cancer is a word you never want to hear a doctor say, but unfortunately many of us have heard that ugly word and had to experience this conversation. Instantly you grow cold and the world stops as you try to digest the thought of having cancer and the effects of this disease […]