Think Back to School, Now!
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Summer is the busiest time for most dentists. Why? First of all, Illinois law requires that all incoming kindergartners, second, and sixth graders, must have a current oral health assessment (dental check-up) on file with the school, preferably before the first day of school. The requirement includes all public, […]
Take the Stress Out of Tax Season
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Whether you are preparing your own tax return or paying someone to do it for you, tax season can be a stressful time of year. Make things easier on yourself by pulling all your information together sooner rather than later — that includes a copy of last year’s tax […]
Leading Boldly
By Norene Ball, Director of Mission Impact at YWCA Mclean County and Rev. Cheree’ Johnson For the first time in history, women today outnumber men in the rate of college graduations. In fact, 40 percent of women in the United States are now the primary breadwinners of the family. As of 2012, women outnumber men […]
Clockwork Precision in Athletics Part 1
By Alexander Germanis The phrase ‘runs like clockwork’ has probably been used as a simile since cogs, gears, and pendulums replaced the stationary sundials of ancient times. The clock has subsequently been a symbol of precision and teamwork; each part, no matter how small, is vital to the smooth and accurate functioning of the overall […]
Ready, Set, Go… Plant, Grow, Harvest, and Cook!
By Joen Lane, Ideal Family & Weight Loss Balance Center Americans are jumping on the better health bandwagon in larger numbers each year. However, the ideas of better health vary depending on which conversation you are a part of such as weight loss, exercise, supplementation and vitamins, or even meditation techniques. Still, there is one […]
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
By Stefanie Djuric and Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee Dietitians In today’s day and age, more and more people are interested in healthy eating, and are asking nutrition professionals which foods to start implementing in their diets. One common tip we often hear is, how important it is to consume a variety of color with meals […]
How to Win at the Gain Game
How to Win at the Gain Game As we age, a curious thing often happens. Even though we are just as active and consume the same calories as always, we still end up putting on a few pounds. Unfortunately, excess weight often leads to a variety of health issues. While gaining a bit of weight […]
Practice Balance to Prevent Falls
Practice Balance to Prevent Falls Life is a balancing act. You probably strive to find balance between your work and family life or between your diet and exercise. What you probably are not spending enough time on is your actual balance. When we rise from a chair, walk outside on uneven terrain, climb stairs, or […]
Rehabilitative Therapy Just In Time for Spring Activities
Submitted by Colette Gourley, Heritage Health in Bloomington & Normal Daydreams of warm weather and summer planning encourage us through the frigid, dismal days of winter. Despite its nasty reputation, winter is the perfect time for seniors to knock out surgeries and receive rehabilitative therapy. Procedures that used to require months to heal can now […]
Boost Employee Benefits With a Group Medicare Plan
By Brian Thede, Employers Coalition for Healthcare, Inc. (ECHI) For many years employers have known that providing quality group health insurance is a way to attract and retain quality, productive employees. But what happens when those workers reach age 65 and become eligible for Medicare? Whether they are retiring from work or not, factoring Medicare […]