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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

Can You Lengthen Your Life?
Submitted by Carriage Crossing of Bloomington Want the secret to living a longer and healthier life? Scientists have found ways to prolong the healthy

8 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of Americans and is a leading cause of death in the United

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