Service Is a Way of Life, Well Beyond the Paycheck Years
By Karen Buchanan, Friendship Manor Assistant Administrator Years ago, I worked at a fitness center with a lot of members from the retirement-age set; it was there I first heard about the busy lives of retirees. “I don’t know how I ever had time to work!” was the frequent refrain. For all the dreaming that […]
Protecting Your Ears Through the Years — What is sound induced hearing loss and what you can do to protect your hearing?
By, Kevin Kock, Au.D. Audiology Consultants Did you know the two leading causes of hearing loss are loud noise and aging? As a licensed audiologist, I like to remind my patients that only one of these things are preventable (unfortunately it is not aging!). Often, many of my patients report that they wish they took […]
ACL Reconstruction — Restoring Your Rx for Exercise
By Alexander Germanis More than any pain reliever, anti-depressant, or blood pressure medicine, the number one thing physicians prescribe is exercise. After all, regular physical activity carries with it a never-ending list of benefits. But if any prescription is not followed properly, disaster can result. This is as true with an exercise prescription as it […]
Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
Submitted by Springfield Clinic Choosing a plastic surgeon can be a very difficult decision. Finding someone who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery should always be the first thing patients check prior to consultation with a potential surgeon. This ensures the surgeon has completed an intense surgical training program and is […]
What Is an Allergy and How Is It Treated?
Submitted by Peoria ENT Allergy causes are all around us. They can include airborne allergens (such as mold, pollen, animal dander, or dust mites), foods (particularly peanuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, eggs, or milk), insect stings, medications, or latex or other substances. When you have allergies, your immune system reacts by producing antibodies that identify […]
Lead Poisoning Prevention
By Dawn Giovanetto When you think about hazards to children in your home, you may think of steep stairs or open outlets. Not many people consider the danger that may lurk in your walls, windows, and porches. Lead is a common household toxin that can affect health and behavioral problems in children. Luckily, there are […]
A Bright Spot in Health Care
Out on Route 91, tucked away on the back side of the OSF Center for Health, is the Center for Health Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC (CFHASC). It has its own entrance with parking and is a bright spot for many that need surgery, but with greater convenience. The gardens next to the entrance are lush […]
What is Inflammation?
Submitted by True Health Chiropractic & Massage Inflammation has become a hot topic when it comes to our health. People are advised to consume foods that are anti-inflammatory; there has been an explosion of supplements to control inflammation; we are warned that poor lifestyle choices will lead to inflammation; and it seems like almost every […]
7 Ways to Cultivate More Joy in Your Life
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCTP, CCHt EMDR Therapist, The Mental Wellness Center It’s very likely that you know people who are experiencing devastatingly high levels of what is often referred to as “burnout.” You may even be experiencing burnout yourself. In fact, it is estimated that one-third of Americans are living with extreme stress […]
Hydration for Good Health
Submitted by Carriage Crossing of Bloomington An estimated 60 percent of the human adult body weight is made up of water. Not only does water make up a large percentage of our body weight, it also plays a very important role in our bodies’ functioning properly. Being hydrated helps regulate internal body temperature, metabolize food, […]