A Day in the Life of a Community Health Worker
By Marianne Payne, Chestnut Health Systems As January temperatures plummet, every table is occupied at The Junction. The community center, run by Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington, IL, offers protection from the cold where folks can sip coffee, play games, and make connections. Sean Boston arrives and greets many familiar faces. He is […]
A Pawsome Place for Healthy Pets
If you’re a pet owner, your four-legged friend is part of the family. And as with any family member, you want them healthy, happy, and feeling their best. Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store gives pet parents the tools, products, and guidance to do exactly that. Part do-it-yourself dog wash and part […]
Varicose Veins? Keep Your Legs Merry and Bright
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Grieco, and Couture, The Vein Specialists, LLC Ah, December — the month of sparkly lights, cozy socks, and the delightful excuse to eat cookies before noon. While the holiday season invites plenty of cheer, it’s also a good time to check in on something a little less jolly: […]
Keep the Howl Out of the Holidays
Tips for a Stress-Free Season With Your Pup Submitted by Nillas Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store If you’ve ever juggled tangled lights, late packages, and a dog barking at the delivery guy for the hundredth time, you know what holiday stress feels like. And your dog feels it too! While […]
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 […]