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The Scoop: 2025 Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
By Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS-A/D, DCS, CCSI Case Coordination LLC Jess groaned. At age 72, he was taking medications for high cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes,
New Treatments for Chronic Lower Back Pain
By Nickolas Rhoades, APRN; Shelle Schumacher, PA-C; and Ji Li, MD, Applied Pain Institute Dealing with lower back pain? You’re not alone. Chronic lower
Music Gets You Moving and More
Submitted by Carriage Crossing of Bloomington Music has been around since ancient times. It is part of every known culture. It can get your
Mixing Fashion With Function
Styling Activewear Beyond the Gym By Heather Young, OhmFit Activewear Activewear has officially broken free from the confines of the gym, making a stylish
With an Eye to the Future – VisionPoint Eye Center
By Alexander Germanis Central Illinois can be an inhospitable place for one’s eyes. Pollen wafts through the air from spring to fall. Dust clouds
A Personal Shopper for Health Insurance
By Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Understanding health insurance is confusing and complicated for most people. If you don’t have any medical issues and you
Common Causes of Auto Accidents in School Zones
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm Nearly every parent wants their child to be safe on their way to and from school. Whether your
Regenerative Medicine Therapies for Chronic Pain
By Nickolas Rhoades, APRN, Shelle Schumacher, PA-C, and Dr. Ji Li, Applied Pain Institute If you are looking for alternative solutions for chronic pain
Believe in Your Future
Dennis Kagel Financial Services By Alexander Germanis A great many sports films over the years have focused on the underdog, the every man, the
Reconnecting With Nature: Outdoor Activities for Mental Health
By Kelly Sharp, LSW, CADC, The Mental Wellness Center Ecotherapy is a therapy specialty that involves doing outdoor activities in nature. It allows us to
Is Your Prescription Insurance Right for You?
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits The rising cost of prescription drugs has been in the news and has become a political issue. If you
How Vein Specialists Classify Venous Disease
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, and Grieco, The Vein Specialists, LLC Venous disease can take many forms, from spider veins to venous ulcers. Here’s
Where It All Began: Serving For Fifty Years
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates This year marks the 50th anniversary of Christian Psychological
The Importance of Maintaining Your Vein Health
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo and Grieco, The Vein Specialists, LLC The consequences of poor arterial health are severe and can shorten your
Independence Day A Unique Perspective
Submitted by The Village at Mercy Creek The 4th of July is a time to celebrate the freedom and independence of our nation. The
Do I Have Enough Money to Retire?
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial My family and I recently returned from our annual summer trek to Minnesota, where we take time off from
In the Blood of Bloomington-Normal
By Alexander Germanis Certain things in life tend to feel so ingrained, it’s difficult to imagine life without them: riding motorcycles, singing at the
Sunscreen The Burning Truth
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Bless These Brows Summer is here, which means it’s time for outdoor activities like swimming, boating, biking, playing ball, or