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Guarding the Body’s Guardian

By Alexander Germanis   It has often been said: It’s what’s inside that matters. While this adage certainly applies to one’s character, it also tends to be used to refer to our health. When we visit our primary care physicians for a checkup, give real thought to what we’re eating, and get our cholesterol and […]

Advocating for Older Adults

Pursuit of Happiness By Alexander Germanis   Life rarely works out the way we plan. Nevertheless, our ability to adapt to our changing circumstances is what enables us to seek and find happiness all the same. Sometimes, however, adaptation may be difficult to do on our own and we may need to seek help in […]

ANCORA The Dignity of Memory Care

From our earliest years, we have been trained to harness the remarkable capacity of our memory. This ability helps throughout our lives, from recognizing our parents’ faces to learning how to speak, read and retain. It guides our daily functions, helping us each day with the simplest of daily activities from showering to getting dressed, […]

Stronger with Age

Embracing Strength, Flexibility & Balance During Menopause Submitted by OhmFit Activewear   Ah, middle age: that magical time when “getting up” from the couch feels like a CrossFit challenge and every little ache and pain reminds you that your body is aging like fine cheese (and not the good kind). As we age, we face […]

The Joy of Giving

By Lisa Majernik, Development Manager, Faith in Action As people seek ways to enhance their well-being, volunteering stands out as a fulfilling and impactful choice. Volunteering not only provides essential support to communities, but it also fosters significant mental and physical health benefits for those who give their time. Studies show that volunteering can reduce […]

With an Eye to the Future – VisionPoint Eye Center

By Alexander Germanis   Central Illinois can be an inhospitable place for one’s eyes. Pollen wafts through the air from spring to fall. Dust clouds rise from the landscape as farmers plow and harvest. And the prevalent prairie winds bring any and every irritant produced in other corners of the world to our doorstep. Eye […]

Believe in Your Future

Dennis Kagel Financial Services By Alexander Germanis   A great many sports films over the years have focused on the underdog, the every man, the bench player who, although we in the audience know he has what it takes to be put in the game, neither his teammates, coach, fans, or sometimes even he himself […]

Where It All Began: Serving For Fifty Years

By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates This year marks the 50th anniversary of Christian Psychological Associates, John R. Day & Associates. The practice originated out of an initiative from Methodist Hospital in the late 1960s into the early 1970s. What was then Methodist Hospital had […]

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 top of one’s lungs, or engaging in a favorite sport. That need runs so deep, it’s as if it has been imprinted in one’s DNA. The same thing can be […]

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 symptoms like pain and swelling in the muscles and joints. Your immune system’s job is to keep you healthy by detecting and fighting harmful intruders such as bacteria and viruses. […]