The Holidays and Your Mental Health
By Steve Benner, Mental Health Awareness Trainer, The Center for Human Services It’s that time of the year again, when we’re all supposed to be full of good cheer and unlimited joy. I get it, I really do. And, with everything we’ve gone through this past year, we can certainly use a time to […]
Hope and Home for the Holidays
Habitat for Humanity of McLean County By Alexander Germanis For several decades, whether through advertisements, songs, or films, the holiday season is equated with one unifying factor: being home. Indeed, in the perennial favorite “Home for the Holidays,” Perry Como famously sings that “there’s no place like home,” particularly at this time of year. […]
The Medicare Obstacle Course
Exercising Your Right to Choose Submitted by Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS-A/D, DCS, CCSI Case Coordination, LLC Jason took a deep breath and rejoiced at the tightness of the skin on his chest – right over his heart. He was recovering from a recent heart attack and triple bypass surgery. As he paced on the […]
Gratitude & Aging
The Benefits of a Thankful Mindset Submitted by The Carriages of Bloomington As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the power of gratitude—especially in the lives of older adults. While gratitude is often associated with polite manners or holiday traditions, recent research shows it can do much […]
Glowing Through Menopause
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows Menopause is a powerful, transformative phase in a woman’s life—but it often comes with changes that feel anything but empowering, especially when it comes to your skin. Many women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond begin noticing their skin behaving differently: dryness, sagging, dullness, and even thinning […]
Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
Eating healthy isn’t always easy. Expert-recommended diets often emphasize fresh, whole foods and home-cooked meals. But that can be expensive and time-consuming. Highly processed foods are often cheap and convenient. But they also tend to be high in calories, added sugar, saturated fat, and salt, and low in fiber. Scientists are starting to learn that […]
The Haunted Investor
Don’t Let Fear Derail Your Future A Haunting Parallel: How Fear Can Influence Your Financial Decisions By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Some say the old mansion is haunted, and I live just down the road from it! It’s Duncan Manor, a historic building in the countryside of Towanda, IL. I’m not easily […]
From Foster Care to Forever
The Pacha Family’s Adoption Journey, One Year Later Submitted by The Baby Fold In 2020, as the world stood still, Hilary Pacha—a single mother in Bloomington—finally answered a quiet, persistent calling in her heart: to become a foster parent. Years earlier, The Baby Fold had supported her through its Healthy Start program while […]
Dry Eye
Take Control This Winter Submitted by VisionPoint Eye Center As autumn settles in and colder weather approaches, many people notice an unwelcome change: eyes that feel gritty, irritated, or vision that becomes blurred. Winter is peak season for dry eye flare-ups. Low humidity, indoor heating, and wind all speed up tear evaporation, […]
Transforming Businesses With Practical and Innovative Digital Solutions
By SPARK Business Works Many companies are overwhelmed or frustrated by their lack of processes and efficiencies that prevent their business from growing faster or smarter. While they often know technology is the answer, they may not know where to start or how to choose the right digital solution from an endless list of […]