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Auto Immune Diseases
What You Need To Know Your immune system is supposed to keep you healthy. What happens when it turns against you? Autoimmune conditions can cause
Watching What Matters to You
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Remember that first public event you went to after covid restrictions were less confining? I remember the freedom
Seasonal Allergies in Dogs
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store If you suffer from seasonal allergies—watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing—you know how miserable
Breast Cancer
Understanding Your Risk Submitted by Ft. Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women When we talk about cancer screening, one common question
Bless These Brows
Creating Confidence Inside and Out By Julie Workman In the bustling world of beauty, where every detail counts, well-groomed eyebrows add structure to your face
Spring Cleaning Without Spring Cleaning!
By Karen Tucker I have a confession to make—I like cleaning! And I love arranging my spice cabinet in alphabetical order, putting labels on
Love the Skin You’re In
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows When women are constantly bombarded with messages and news about the latest anti-aging treatments and methods,
The Be Content Senior Expo
The Be Content Senior Expo will be returning to the Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center on May 7th, 2024. This will be the 13th
Ouch, That Hurts! The Science of Pain
Information from NIH-National Library of Medicine Almost all of us have experienced pain of some kind. It’s the most common reason why people seek
SAFE DRIVING: Protecting Yourself Behind the Wheel
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm Driving a car can give you freedom. But it’s also one of the riskiest things you do every
Five Ways to Celebrate National Nutrition Month
By Desiray Yeaw MS, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian, Westminster Village Are you ready to revive and reinvigorate after the cold winter months? Spring is
Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Caring for Yourself
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Taking care of yourself—physically and mentally—is one of the most important things you can do as
Closer-to-Home Cancer Care
By Alexander Germanis It has long been said there is no place like home. This sentiment is perhaps never truer than when one is
How Winter Affects Our Eating Patterns
Submitted by The Village at Mercy Creek Winter is here, and with it comes cold weather, shorter daylight hours, and cold and flu season. This
Shedding Light on Glaucoma
Protecting Your Vision Against the Silent Thief Submitted by VisionPoint Eye Center January marks Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to illuminate the prevalence
Sports Medicine Partnerships Strengthen Ties to the Community
OSF HealthCare continues to build on the healthcare services offered to the community as the official healthcare provider for Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan
Stay in the Loop With LifeLoop
By Kallie Lee, Community Relations Director, The Village at Mercy Creek In a world still recovering from a pandemic, the pros and cons of
Holidays and Depression What You Should Know
By David Pruitt, OSF HealthCare Holidays can be the backbone of our relationships—highlights in the histories of our lives. They are traditions that serve