5 Ways To Navigate Adult Friendships
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center Navigating adult friendships can be difficult. They are often complex and don’t come with a “user guide.” We often describe adult relationships as being filled with complicated motives, hidden agendas, and mysterious metaphors that most of us are unable to decipher. If you’ve […]
Don’t Let a Health Crisis Force a Move
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek Most people want to stay active, healthy and independent as they age. In an ideal world, everyone would be able to stay in their own home well into their 80s and 90s without experiencing a health crisis or decline in physical […]
How To Develop the Exercise Habit
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, and Castillo, The Vein Specialists, LLC Most people feel great after exercise, and not just because the “feel-good” hormone our bodies release during activity, kick in. It’s common knowledge that exercise provides a path to better health, from increasing your energy and enhancing your mood to reducing fat and cardiovascular […]
3T MRI—An Upgrade Worth Talking About
By Melissa Larson Ft. Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women is completely focused on providing the very best imaging options for the Bloomington/Normal and greater Central Illinois area. In December, our office will be elevating imaging once again with the addition of a 3T Wide Bore MRI suite. This new MRI machine, will […]
The Power of Positivity
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek While you can’t control certain circumstances or the actions of others, you can control how you react to specific situations and your attitude. Your mindset has more power than you may realize, and our thoughts and subconscious impact how we feel, […]
Using Technology for Pain Relief
Submitted by True Health Chiropractic The spine is the major highway of all your nervous systems. A misaligned spine, which is a condition where part of the spine is out of position, can not only cause discomfort or pain, but can also cause problems with other areas of your body—not just your back. These problems […]
The Truth About Skin Care
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows In today’s world of non-stop information, there is a problem of information overload. When it comes to skin care, this can make it difficult to know what’s true and what’s not. Following are some inaccurate skin care beliefs and the facts you need to know. You Don’t […]
Don’t Wait for Care After a Stroke, B.E. F.A.S.T
By Curt Squires When it comes to a stroke, time is critical. The longer a stroke remains untreated, the more damage that is done. “Time is brain,” said Charles Rosen, MD, Ph.D., a neurosurgeon with OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute in Bloomington. “Unfortunately, what happens is people will say, ‘Oh, I don’t need to go. […]
Sleep Apnea and Women Ignorance Is Not Bliss
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep & TMJ Disorders Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has generally been considered a men’s health issue. In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, the ratio of men to women who come in to be evaluated for OSA is quite unbalanced. For every one woman diagnosed […]
Why CoolSculpting® Is the Next Best Thing
By Kristen Anderson Do you hate your “muffin top?” How about love handles—that aren’t so lovely? Or maybe it’s that outer thigh fat that causes you to avoid wearing yoga pants. Many people struggle with stubborn pockets of fat that simply won’t go away—no matter how much they diet or exercise. CoolSculpting is an up-and-coming, […]