Articles

Why Spring Is the Ideal Time to Make a Change
Submitted by Kaleigh Newsome, Community Relations Director, Carriage Crossing of Bloomington Spring is often associated with new beginnings, growth, and renewal. It’s a season

Green Top Grocery Celebrating 8 Years
By Melanie Shellito, Green Top Grocery Green Top Grocery is getting ready to celebrate its 8th birthday on May 3, and we thought it

How to Choose A Safe Bike Helmet
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm If you or a loved one is a cyclist, safety should be one of your biggest concerns. Bicycle

Financial Foundations Built on Service
By Alexander Germanis with McBeath Financial Group As many cities grow, their skylines of beautiful, glistening towers of glass and steel stretch further upward.

Workers’ Compensation and Pre-Existing Conditions
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm If you have been injured at work, you may be experiencing significant pain and discomfort, and need to

Spring Allergies and Your Eyes: How to Find Relief
By Mellissa Wahl, VisionPoint Eye Center As the days get warmer and flowers bloom, the beauty of spring calls us outdoors. But for many,

Retinol: The Ultimate Anti-aging Powerhouse
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Bless These Brows When it comes to skincare, particularly anti-aging products, consumers are often bombarded with a wide variety of

Guarding the Body’s Guardian
By Alexander Germanis It has often been said: It’s what’s inside that matters. While this adage certainly applies to one’s character, it also tends

Office Jobs and Workers’ Compensation
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm When most people think of workers’ compensation, they picture an injured worker who fell or otherwise suffered a

Solutions for Dental Anxiety
By Emil M. Verban Jr., DDS According to some estimates, up to 20% of people avoid the dentist due to fear and anxiety. Dental

10 Lesser-Known Facts About Varicose Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Grieco, and Couture, The Vein Specialists, LLC Varicose veins are a common vascular condition affecting millions worldwide. While

Advocating for Older Adults
Pursuit of Happiness By Alexander Germanis Life rarely works out the way we plan. Nevertheless, our ability to adapt to our changing circumstances is

What Is Accident Insurance?
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Accidents happen. And when they do, they’re often followed by a series of bills. Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant

Have No Fear Sedation Dentistry
By Alexander Germanis Most expected experiences in life can be broken down into three moments: anticipation, the deed itself, and the memory. How we

Embracing the Body You Have
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center Most people are excited for the long-awaited departure of winter. However, for

ANCORA The Dignity of Memory Care
From our earliest years, we have been trained to harness the remarkable capacity of our memory. This ability helps throughout our lives, from recognizing our

A Heartfelt Thank You From The Baby Fold
By Claire Wagner It’s well known that Bloomington-Normal’s community members are a shining example of generosity and compassion, setting a powerful standard for the

Keep Moving This Holiday Season
By Leah Rodriguez, MS, Wellness Director at Westminster Village With the holiday season upon us, it may be tempting to think about putting your