Spinach and Beyond… Cooking Up Greens
By Mary Kay Holloway RDN, LDN Dietitian at the Community Cancer Center Going green isn’t just great for the environment; it’s great for your health as well. The going green I’m talking about is eating green leafy vegetables. Cooking and eating leafy green vegetables can be fun and tasty. Greens are packed full of nutrients […]
An Enduring Vision for Comprehensive Neurosurgical Care
By Becky Wiese Dr. Ann Stroink’s vision for bringing neurosurgical care to Bloomington-Normal and the surrounding central Illinois communities began in 1985 when she established her practice on Franklin Avenue. “There had never been a neurosurgical practice established here,” she recalls. “And people were dying from things like stroke, brain tumors, and neuro trauma because […]
Help Yourself While Helping Others
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village Despite having more ways to connect than ever before, many people report feeling more disconnected or a lack of true connections. Naturally, many of us are seeking out ways to create more meaningful connections and make better use of our time and talents. Through volunteer opportunities you can create these […]
Life Can Change in a Moment
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. Do you know anyone whose life changed in a moment? Maybe it was a promotion, or learning that they would be a mother or father. Other times it could be a terrible accident, a lab test, or an abnormal x-ray. It’s nice to be […]
Is Home Care Right for Your Loved One?
Submitted by Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka One of the decisions people most fear is the one about their parent’s care. How long can someone with dementia live alone? Are there rules about when a person should be in an assisted living facility? And what about home care? There are no rules to make this […]
5 Ways to Know They Are Ready for School
Submitted by Koala KIDZzz®, a division of Koala® Center for Sleep & TMJ Disorders All good things must come to an end, and—at least for children—that includes summer vacations and sleeping in. As parents shop for school supplies and clothes, set up new schedules or doctor appointments, and perhaps purchase a fresh new sleeping pillow, […]
Take a Holistic Approach to Self-Care
While you aim to live a full, happy life, achieving it starts with protecting your most valuable asset: your health. Though the pace of life and other external variables can hinder you from putting your health first, self-care should not be ignored. Proactively taking care of your physical and mental health is one of the […]
4 Reasons Walking is Powerful
I am in the business of nutrition and fitness. My business, Live Active 563, has a fully equipped fitness facility that houses no machines, but lots of weights, barbells, dumbbells, bikes, rowers, etc. You name it, we have it. We also have highly trained coaches that work with our members to give them the best […]
Transforming the Aging Experience
Submitted by the Good Samaritan Society Good Samaritan Services@Home is part of a not-for-profit organization striving to transform the aging experience through the services and housing we provide for seniors. If someone is looking for some help around the house or assistance running errands, Services@Home may be exactly what they need. The Good Samaritan Society’s […]
Magnesium: A Piece of the Nutrition Puzzle
By Mary Kay Holloway, RDN, LDN, Dietitian at the Community Cancer Center Good nutrition from food is very important to our health and wellbeing. Good nutrition can be compared to a 5,000+ piece jigsaw puzzle. The puzzle box contains many pieces that connect with each other, and the picture on the front of the box […]