Tis the Season for Safety
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm The holiday season presents many safety issues that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a disastrous one. Following are some general tips to make sure you and your family enjoy and celebrate the season with safety in mind. TRAVELING: According to the National Safety Council, traveling […]
Give Yourself the Gift of Gorgeous Skin
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Bless These Brows Everyone wants to look their best, especially during the holidays. And what is the first thing you see in the mirror? Your skin! Unfortunately, the focus on skin is often more about superficial appearance and not enough about the health of the skin. When skin is healthy at […]
10 Gift Ideas for Older Adults
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year. But when you’re trying to think of gift ideas for your parents, grandparents, or other older adults in your life, the holidays can also be the most frustrating time of […]
Preserving the Future… Together
By Alexander Germanis Adulthood brings with it a large number of responsibilities. With parenthood, that number of responsibilities can seem to increase exponentially. In fact, it is common for parents to say all of one’s priorities change when one has children. At the top of the list of priorities is the need and desire to […]
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 […]