Articles

Visceral Fat—What You Need To Know
By Melissa Larson, Ft. Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women Here we are again, the start of another new year. Thousands of Americans
Good Sleep for Good Health
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Sometimes, the pace of modern life barely gives you time to stop and rest.

Food Habits in Winter Are Snow Joke
By Micah Henderson, Dietetic Intern, Westminster Village As the winter season progresses, our day-to-day tasks and responsibilities can become monotonous and tiresome. We notice our

The Fountain of Youth Under One Roof
By Amy Talcott As we get older, it’s not uncommon for us to scrutinize ourselves a little more in the mirror. We start to notice

Tis the Season for Safety
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm The holiday season presents many safety issues that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a disastrous

Give Yourself the Gift of Gorgeous Skin
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Bless These Brows Everyone wants to look their best, especially during the holidays. And what is the first thing you see

10 Gift Ideas for Older Adults
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year.

Preserving the Future… Together
By Alexander Germanis Adulthood brings with it a large number of responsibilities. With parenthood, that number of responsibilities can seem to increase exponentially. In fact,

5 Ways To Navigate Adult Friendships
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center Navigating adult friendships can be difficult. They are often complex and don’t come

Don’t Let a Health Crisis Force a Move
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek Most people want to stay active, healthy and independent as they

How To Develop the Exercise Habit
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, and Castillo, The Vein Specialists, LLC Most people feel great after exercise, and not just because the “feel-good” hormone our

3T MRI—An Upgrade Worth Talking About
By Melissa Larson Ft. Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women is completely focused on providing the very best imaging options for the Bloomington/Normal

The Power of Positivity
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek While you can’t control certain circumstances or the actions of others,

Using Technology for Pain Relief
Submitted by True Health Chiropractic The spine is the major highway of all your nervous systems. A misaligned spine, which is a condition where part

The Truth About Skin Care
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows In today’s world of non-stop information, there is a problem of information overload. When it comes to

Don’t Wait for Care After a Stroke, B.E. F.A.S.T
By Curt Squires When it comes to a stroke, time is critical. The longer a stroke remains untreated, the more damage that is done. “Time

Sleep Apnea and Women Ignorance Is Not Bliss
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep & TMJ Disorders Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has generally been considered a men’s health issue.

Why CoolSculpting® Is the Next Best Thing
By Kristen Anderson Do you hate your “muffin top?” How about love handles—that aren’t so lovely? Or maybe it’s that outer thigh fat that causes