Dejunking Your Diet The Drawbacks of Ultra-Processed Foods
Eating healthy isn’t always easy. Expert-recommended diets often emphasize fresh, whole foods and home-cooked meals. But that can be expensive and time-consuming. Highly processed foods are often cheap and convenient. But they also tend to be high in calories, added sugar, saturated fat, and salt, and low in fiber. Scientists are starting to learn that […]
The Power of Narratives
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Christian Psychological Associates The stories we are told and the stories we tell ourselves shape how we navigate our lives. If our story is one of discouragement and failure, then we are likely to proceed assuming that will be our story. If it is of resilience and […]
The Hope of Recovery
By Rose Addo, Mental Health Awareness Trainer, The Center for Human Services Ten years ago, seated across the kitchen table from a case manager named Kelly, everything began to shift. My ex-husband and I met with her before I left for work. Our coffee cups steamed between us. For over a decade, my ex-husband […]
Health Insurance After Retirement What to Do
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Retirement brings newfound freedom and opportunities, but it also presents important decisions—especially when it comes to health insurance. For many, employer-sponsored health coverage ends at retirement, leaving a gap that must be filled to avoid unexpected medical expenses. Navigating health insurance post-retirement requires careful planning, especially since healthcare […]
Expanded ICU at OSF St. Joseph Enhances Critical Care for the Region
By Colleen Reynolds, Media Relations Coordinator, OSF HealthCare As part of its continued investment in Central Illinois, OSF HealthCare has blessed a newly renovated 18,000-square-foot space at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center, located at 2200 E Washington Street in Bloomington. The $17.8 million project will add 25 new intensive care unit (ICU) rooms, […]
Unlock the Ancient Secret to Nutritious Meals & Snacks
A nutrition boost for your daily menus can go a long way for families focused on making healthy eating decisions. If you’re looking for an easy way to add nutrients to your meals, the ancient grain sorghum could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Sorghum is non-GMO, gluten-free, and a source of 13 essential […]
Grinding Your Teeth?
Do you often find that you’re clenching your jaw or rubbing your teeth together? Do you tend to wake up with a sore jaw, ear pain, or headache? If so, you may have a condition called bruxism. That’s the medical term for clenching your jaw or teeth or grinding your teeth. Mild or occasional tooth […]
Beyond Basic Blood Tests
A Window Into Your Health Blood courses through your body with every heartbeat. It carries life-giving oxygen to every organ. Blood also helps remove the waste products your body makes. Because it flows to and from every part of the body, blood can provide an important window into what’s happening under the skin. “So many […]
Master of One
Specialties & Specialty Medicine By Alexander Germanis My wife pretty consistently chides me for having too many interests and stretching myself too thin when it comes to learning new skills. I will admit that while trying to learn a lot of things is an admirable pursuit, it does all but prevent me from […]
Strategies for Transferring Wealth to the Next Generation
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Planning for the transfer of your wealth to loved ones may be the most rewarding result of a comprehensive financial plan. So why is it, even those with adequate financial resources, often fail to implement a detailed legacy plan? And why aren’t they enjoying seeing the plan put […]