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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
Get the Most Out of Your Health Insurance!
Submitted by Ft. Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women Health insurance can feel a bit like a bad word these days. Plans
Healing & Hope
By Alexander Germanis If there is one symbol that sums up the entire meaning of the Christmas season, it is that of a baby,
Holiday Hints for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Holidays can be meaningful, enriching times for both the person with Alzheimer’s disease and his or
A Healthful Twist to Holiday Desserts
By Jackie Pope-Ganser, Green Top Grocery With the holiday season and cooler weather upon us, our natural instincts of baking begin to take over.
Actions to Take Immediately After a Work Injury
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm It can be very hard to think clearly in the immediate aftermath of an accident. You may feel
Relieving the Weight of Time
By Alexander Germanis Gravity is an inescapable force. It exists everywhere. We feel its pull on a daily basis, and mankind has sought for
Homes of Hope
By Alexander Germanis Whether in a crowded city or the wilderness, should one discover one is lost there are a number of important survival
When Safety at Home Isn’t Safe
Submitted by Carriage Crossing of Bloomington When is the right time to consider transitioning to assisted living for yourself or a loved one? There