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Smooth Skin for Summer
By Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows Now that summer is officially here, one item on the grooming “to-do” list is waxing. Waxing is one

Is Your Jaw Giving You a Headache?
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep & TMJ Disorders If you have a headache, your first reaction may be the medicine

The Essence of Home: The People Who Make the Difference
By Alexander Germanis The most important aspect—the essence—of any experience is found in the interactions and personal lives of the people involved. People are, therefore,

Overcoming Roadblocks to Healthy Eating
Submitted by Carriage Crossing of Bloomington Everyone knows that it’s important to eat healthy foods. Healthy eating can help you lose or maintain weight, feel

4 Powerful Benefits of Being Outside
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek Being outside contributes to both physical and mental well-being. This is

Improving Self-Care in the Digital Age
By Danielle King, QMHP, The Mental Wellness Center The practice of cultivating self-care in the digital age can be challenging at best, and can often

Homegrown
By Alexander Germanis Most people are old enough to remember a time in America where main streets in towns and small cities were lined with

Cancer: What Millennials & Gen-Xers Need to Know
By Amy Talcott There’s probably no other six-letter word that strikes more fear and uncertainty in someone than the word “cancer.” Unfortunately, that word is

What Is Critical Illness Insurance and What Does It Cover?
Submitted by Pam Deaton, HealthMarkets Insurance Our lives are constantly changing. Unfortunately, not all of those changes are positive. In one year, more than 795,000

Neuromodulation as Treatment for Chronic Pain
By Nick Rhoades, APN and JI Li, MD, Applied Pain Institute Chronic pain, defined as any pain lasting more than three months, is a leading

Treat the Cause, Not the Symptom
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep & TMJ Disorders There is nothing more frustrating than having a set of symptoms without

Always There for Family
By Alexander Germanis We Americans can become quite attached to our professions. After years, they become a part of our identities, a part of who

What Is Meant by Food Sustainability?
Submitted by Green Top Grocery The word “sustainability” has become somewhat of a meaningless buzzword – along with eco-friendly, green, natural, and earth-friendly. We often

Colon Cancer Screenings Save Lives
By Lisa Coon, OSF HealthCare Need a reason to stop avoiding colorectal cancer screenings? We’ve got several: A colorectal cancer diagnosis is the third most

5 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek As we age, it’s natural for our immune systems to weaken.

Senior Living With a Small-Town Feel
By Amy Talcott Walking through the doors of Carriage Crossing Senior Living is like walking into a small, friendly town. As you enter the bright

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.