Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning—Seven Facts You Need to Know About Lead-Based Paint
By David Chovancek, Peoria City/County Health Department 1. The History of Lead-based Paint Lead has been used in construction since ancient times due to its many useful properties as a soft, heavy, malleable metal. In modern history, lead is being used in many applications from rechargeable batteries, ammunition, solder for plumbing, and oil-based paint. As […]
Finely Tailored Exercise
By Alexander Germanis There is no denying how much better something made just for you can make you feel. A finely tailored suit can make a man feel like a sophisticated gentleman. A meal seasoned and prepared just the way you want it can taste phenomenally better than one ordered straight off the menu. And […]
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Runners
Submitted by True Health Chiropractic & Massage For those who are regular runners and in overall good shape, it may seem odd to consider chiropractic care, but taking care of yourself when you’re healthy can be the best way to avoid future injuries. Gone are the days when chiropractic care was needed just for aches, […]
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Runners
Submitted by True Health Chiropractic & Massage For those who are regular runners and in overall good shape, it may seem odd to consider chiropractic care, but taking care of yourself when you’re healthy can be the best way to avoid future injuries. Gone are the days when chiropractic care was needed just for aches, […]
Ready to Ditch Your Readers?
Submitted by VisionPoint Eye Center Do you keep reading glasses everywhere—the office, bathroom, garage, kitchen, car, purse etc.? Or have you just recently noticed that you have difficulty reading small print? Welcome to the club! As we get older, vision changes. It is inevitable and there is nothing you can do to prevent it. Even […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder May Peak in the Spring!
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCTP, CCHT, EMDR Therapist Many people are aware of the term Seasonal Affective Disorder—often known as SAD—but the most prominent piece that people often miss is that by March or April, this disorder is frequently at its peak. Four to six percent of the U.S. population has been diagnosed with […]
Finding Your Health Insurance Cinderella
By Alexander Germanis One of the best-loved fairytales compiled by the Brothers Grimm is that of Cinderella, a young woman mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. When Cinderella flees the royal ball, leaving behind a glass slipper, the prince uses it to find her once more. A magical item, the slipper is a perfect fit […]
Tax Day Is Fast Approaching – HELP!
By Derek Brawner, Health Alliance April 18 is fast approaching for all young, middle-age, and older adults alike. Tax Day—most years on April 15, but this year on April 18 due to a holiday—is the day by when taxes must be filed with state and federal departments of revenue. Now, if you’re like me, I […]
How Fit Is Your Brain?
Submitted by LivWell CARES As we age, many of us have days when we feel we’re just not as sharp as we used to be. In fact, a 2017 study by the Alzheimer’s Association found that more people fear being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia than fear death itself. While many people believe there’s nothing […]
What Is a Health & Wellness Coach?
By Anke Fronz Tonya, was out having coffee with a friend. She told her friend that she was tired of all the anxiety and discomfort and said, “All this has prevented me from enjoying the activities that I love to do.” Her friend knew Tonya had seen a variety of doctors and chiropractors, and was […]