Weight Loss Medications & Insurance What You Need to Know
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Weight loss is a journey that millions of Americans undertake every year, and for some, lifestyle changes alone—like diet and exercise—may not be enough to reach their health goals. Prescription weight loss medications can be an effective tool, but understanding insurance coverage for these treatments is often confusing. […]
A Smarter Way To Think About Sunscreen
Submitted by Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center Let’s be honest—most of us have heard the sunscreen message so many times that it’s easy to tune it out. Wear it daily. Reapply often. Choose SPF 30 or higher. It’s all good advice… but it can start to feel repetitive, even ignorable. Here’s a different way […]
5 Summer Habits That Harm Your Teeth
Submitted by Emil M. Verban, Jr., DDS, McLean County Dental Summer is a time for relaxing routines, family gatherings, vacations, and enjoying favorite seasonal treats. But while you’re soaking up the sunshine, your dental health can quietly take a hit. Changes in diet, hydration, and daily habits can increase the risk of cavities, sensitivity, […]
Summer Reset
Why longer days and a different rhythm of life make summer the perfect time to build healthier habits There’s something about summer that changes the rhythm of everyday life. Windows stay open later. Dinner drifts onto patios and decks. Neighborhood sidewalks fill with walkers after work, and farmers markets become part of the weekend […]
Travel and Your Health Insurance
Are You Prepared? Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Summer is a season many people look forward to all year—filled with family vacations, road trips, and outdoor activities. While planning the fun parts of summer is exciting, it’s also wise to take a few minutes to review your health insurance coverage before you […]
May Day Tradition Provides a Powerful Reminder
A Story of Love and Laughter Over 60 Years By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group May Day traditions have many forms and meanings, but for my husband Robert’s parents, Bill and Rosie, it was a simple way to have fun and inject a little laughter into their daily lives. As a young child, Robert […]
Graceful Aging Starts on Your Plate
Submitted by The Carriages of Bloomington Aging gracefully isn’t just about exercise or skincare—it begins on the plate. What we eat profoundly affects our energy, cognitive function, bone strength, and overall wellbeing. By making intentional, nutritious choices, older adults can enjoy a higher quality of life and even reduce the risk of chronic illnesses. […]
Master of One
Specialties & Specialty Medicine By Alexander Germanis My wife pretty consistently chides me for having too many interests and stretching myself too thin when it comes to learning new skills. I will admit that while trying to learn a lot of things is an admirable pursuit, it does all but prevent me from […]
Conquering the Sunday Scaries
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCTP II, CCHt. The Mental Wellness Center It usually hits around mid-afternoon on Sunday. You’re trying to enjoy the last stretch of your weekend, maybe folding laundry or zoning out to a show, and then: bam. A tightness in your chest. A mental scroll of Monday’s tasks kicks in. […]
Community Health Care Workers
It Takes a Team Submitted by Chestnut Health Systems A resident, “Mary” of the Salvation Army shelter pumps a fist, and declares “together, we matter!” Finding her own success in recovery and overcoming hardship, she is looking to advocate for others in the community and be “the voice of the unheard.” Part of her […]