Wish Bone Canine Rescue — Finding Happy Homes for Dogs
By Becky Wiese “Happiness is a warm puppy” is a simple statement made, ironically, by the perpetually crabby Lucy of the Peanuts comic strip. The truth of it is basic enough: Dogs can make anyone happy. Scientific studies have shown that pets, in general, provide many health benefits to their owners—physically, mentally, emotionally and, some […]
Loneliness and Social Isolation—Tips for Staying Connected
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Being alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can affect their health and well-being. Studies show that loneliness and social isolation are associated […]
Unable to Work? What’s Next?
By Beth Cooper Ingle, Certified Senior Advisor® Let’s admit it 2020 was a very difficult year for some…one of loss—loss of income, loss of jobs, loss of health, and for some the biggest loss of all—Loved Ones. While things are looking up for most, some of us are still struggling with loss of health and […]
Dissociative Identity Disorder (AKA Multiple Personality Disorder)
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates Dissociation is a common process, something that we all do. When you are daydreaming about your summer trip, or past glory as an athlete, you are dissociating. Dissociation involves splitting away from the current, objective reality and focusing on […]
On the Move
By Alexander Germanis When a bird is not in flight or a fish is not coursing through the water, it goes contrary to their physical nature. Indeed their most notable physical characteristics are indicative of how they move through their respective environments. While we humans may not have wings or fins, our limbs certainly still […]
Retirement 101 — “The Investing Frenzy Of 2021”
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC “Buy low, sell high.” It’s the most fundamental investment lesson that we’re all taught and one that most of us can recite by heart. But when it comes right down to it, how many of us actually subscribe to those words of wisdom? Warren […]
Rough Up Your Diet Fit More Fiber Into Your Day
Fiber—you know it’s good for you. But if you’re like many Americans, you don’t get enough. In fact, most of us get about half the recommended amount of fiber each day. Dietary fiber is found in the plants you eat, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. It’s sometimes called bulk or roughage. You’ve probably heard […]
My Post-Pandemic Travel Fantasies
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance Picture it: I’m somewhere on a warm sandy beach, leaned back on a comfortable beach chair, and sipping on an icy drink from a tall glass with an umbrella hanging off the side. Or maybe I’m exploring the cobblestone streets of an Italian city seeing wonderful items in the marketplace […]
QCTrails.org Bringing 125+ Local Trails to Your Fingertips
Submitted by Quad City Health Initiative & Bi-State Regional Commission Moving more and maintaining good mental health have never been so important. A year+ of COVID-19 has certainly taught us that. The good news is we’ve got a FREE resource to help you do both right here in the Bi-State Region of Illinois and Iowa. Its […]
Nobody Ever Frames Their Financial Plan
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Most of my clients will never realize how much detail and attention I put towards building their comprehensive financial plan. When I create these plans, as methodical as it is, it sometimes feels artistic in utilizing the right financial tools to paint a picture of their future that matches […]