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The Art & Science of Brow Design
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows The eyebrows may occupy a relatively small area of the face, but they have an extraordinary impact

When Eyelids Impact Dry Eye Comfort
Submitted by VisionPoint Eye Center As we age, many changes occur throughout the body — including around the eyes. While some people notice bags or

The Unsung Heroes of Oral Health
Submitted by Emil M. Verban, Jr., DDS, McLean County Dental When people think about a visit to the dentist, they often picture the dentist examining

Evenglow – Respecting the Elderly with Christian Values
By Alexander Germanis In Leviticus in the Old Testament, the Israelites were instructed of the Lord as to how to treat the elderly in their

When Life Demands More Than Basic Financial Advice
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Most people don’t wake up one morning thinking they need a different kind of financial advisor. Instead, it

Summer Injuries & Insurance
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Summer has a way of encouraging people to get outside, stay active, and pack more into each day.

Finding Peace in the Storm
A Psychological Perspective on Life’s Challenges By Kodjo Anahlui, Ph.D., Christian Psychological Associates Life unfolds in complex and often unpredictable ways. Across the

Mental Health is Health
It’s Time We Act Like It By Alexander Germanis Whether we openly acknowledge it or not, a stigma around mental health still exists. For

Weight Loss Medications & Insurance What You Need to Know
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Weight loss is a journey that millions of Americans undertake every year, and for some, lifestyle changes alone—like

A Smarter Way To Think About Sunscreen
Submitted by Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center Let’s be honest—most of us have heard the sunscreen message so many times that it’s easy to

5 Summer Habits That Harm Your Teeth
Submitted by Emil M. Verban, Jr., DDS, McLean County Dental Summer is a time for relaxing routines, family gatherings, vacations, and enjoying favorite seasonal

Summer Reset
Why longer days and a different rhythm of life make summer the perfect time to build healthier habits There’s something about summer that changes

Travel and Your Health Insurance
Are You Prepared? Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Summer is a season many people look forward to all year—filled with family vacations,

May Day Tradition Provides a Powerful Reminder
A Story of Love and Laughter Over 60 Years By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group May Day traditions have many forms and meanings, but

Graceful Aging Starts on Your Plate
Submitted by The Carriages of Bloomington Aging gracefully isn’t just about exercise or skincare—it begins on the plate. What we eat profoundly affects our

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

Conquering the Sunday Scaries
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCTP II, CCHt. The Mental Wellness Center It usually hits around mid-afternoon on Sunday. You’re trying to enjoy the

Community Health Care Workers
It Takes a Team Submitted by Chestnut Health Systems A resident, “Mary” of the Salvation Army shelter pumps a fist, and declares “together, we