7 Ways to Cultivate More Joy in Your Life
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCTP, CCHt EMDR Therapist, The Mental Wellness Center It’s very likely that you know people who are experiencing devastatingly high levels of what is often referred to as “burnout.” You may even be experiencing burnout yourself. In fact, it is estimated that one-third of Americans are living with extreme stress […]
Hydration for Good Health
Submitted by Carriage Crossing of Bloomington An estimated 60 percent of the human adult body weight is made up of water. Not only does water make up a large percentage of our body weight, it also plays a very important role in our bodies’ functioning properly. Being hydrated helps regulate internal body temperature, metabolize food, […]
It Takes a Village
By Alexander Germanis Many are familiar with the adage that it takes a village to raise a child. While it may not be an idiom to be taken literally, the belief that many hands are necessary to help someone properly develop can be very true. The same sentiment can hold true when it comes to […]
What You Need To Know About Dog Bites
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm Approximately 65 percent of U.S. households own a dog, and that number is likely higher as pet ownership has significantly increased due to the pandemic. The vast majority of dogs are considered to be a member of the family. But it’s important to remember that while dogs play an […]
Easy Solutions for Sunscreen Excuses
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Bless These Brows Two facts are indisputable: sun exposure causes skin cancer and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen will help prevent skin cancer as well as prevent premature signs of aging. So why do only a small percentage of Americans wear sunscreen on a daily basis? According to a recent study by […]
How the Aging Brain Affects Thinking
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek Some changes in thinking are common as people get older. For example, older adults may: Be slower to find words and recall names Find they have more problems with multitasking Experience mild decreases in the ability to pay attention Aging may also […]
Living the Life You Want to Live
By Amy Talcott Our lives are rooted in community. Our towns. Our neighborhoods. Our workplaces. Our friend circles. Our families. Community gives us a sense of belonging—people to laugh with, to do things with, to talk to. For many as they age, they find their communities becoming smaller. Mobility issues may hamper their abilities and […]
Price Transparency in Healthcare
By Melissa Larson, Ft. Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women With the electronic devices in our hands, we can easily compare prices for many items we’d like to purchase. Shopping for a new vacuum? Looking to refresh your family’s swimsuits and beach towels before vacation? A simple search (even with your voice) will […]
No More Double Chin!
Submitted by Serenity Med Spa Most people have seen advertisements that promise to “melt fat away without diet or exercise!” And most people would dismiss such claims as too good to be true. However, there really is an FDA approved treatment called Kybella that gets rid of fat in the area below the chin. Many […]
Could YOU Have a Sleep Disorder?
Submitted by J. Todd Gray, DDS, D. ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders It’s very likely that you, or someone in your family, suffers from sleep apnea, and doesn’t know it. Millions of Americans have sleep apnea, but 80–90 percent are undiagnosed and untreated. Why? Partly because some of the telltale symptoms—such as snoring, gasping […]