New Thinking in a New Year
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, 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 […]
A Day in the Life of a Community Health Worker
By Marianne Payne, Chestnut Health Systems As January temperatures plummet, every table is occupied at The Junction. The community center, run by Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington, IL, offers protection from the cold where folks can sip coffee, play games, and make connections. Sean Boston arrives and greets many familiar faces. He is […]
A Pawsome Place for Healthy Pets
If you’re a pet owner, your four-legged friend is part of the family. And as with any family member, you want them healthy, happy, and feeling their best. Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store gives pet parents the tools, products, and guidance to do exactly that. Part do-it-yourself dog wash and part […]
Varicose Veins? Keep Your Legs Merry and Bright
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Grieco, and Couture, The Vein Specialists, LLC Ah, December — the month of sparkly lights, cozy socks, and the delightful excuse to eat cookies before noon. While the holiday season invites plenty of cheer, it’s also a good time to check in on something a little less jolly: […]
Keep the Howl Out of the Holidays
Tips for a Stress-Free Season With Your Pup Submitted by Nillas Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store If you’ve ever juggled tangled lights, late packages, and a dog barking at the delivery guy for the hundredth time, you know what holiday stress feels like. And your dog feels it too! While […]
The Holidays and Your Mental Health
By Steve Benner, Mental Health Awareness Trainer, The Center for Human Services It’s that time of the year again, when we’re all supposed to be full of good cheer and unlimited joy. I get it, I really do. And, with everything we’ve gone through this past year, we can certainly use a time to […]
Hope and Home for the Holidays
Habitat for Humanity of McLean County By Alexander Germanis For several decades, whether through advertisements, songs, or films, the holiday season is equated with one unifying factor: being home. Indeed, in the perennial favorite “Home for the Holidays,” Perry Como famously sings that “there’s no place like home,” particularly at this time of year. […]
Securing Your Network
Creating a Safe Home Wi-Fi Environment If you’re like most people, you likely use your home internet to pay bills, shop online, send emails, watch movies, and more. With everything from smartphones and laptops to security systems and thermostats connected to your home’s Wi-Fi, protecting your network is vital to keeping your personal information […]
Give Your Skin a Seasonal Glow With Winter Care Tips
As your sun-kissed glow gives way to crisp winter air, your skin may start to feel the effects of cooler, drier weather. Yet, with the right care, it’s possible to maintain that healthy, luminous look all season long. Winter skin care isn’t about adding complexity — it’s about preserving hydration, protecting the barrier, and choosing […]
Choosing Joy, Not Perfection
Rewriting the Rules of Holiday Happiness By Kathleen (Kat) Griffith, LCSW, Therapist at Life Balance Counseling The perfect holiday scene is easy to picture: twinkling lights, matching pajamas, everyone smiling for the camera. What we don’t see in that photo is the exhaustion, the credit card debt, or the quiet resentment simmering behind the […]