Evergreen Place and Evergreen Village: A Long Heritage Built on Quality Care
By Becky Wiese In today’s ever-changing business climate, where one day a store pops up and the next it’s gone, longevity and a history of quality and service are hard to come by. When a company bucks the trend and not only survives, but thrives, it makes you want to stop and take note: what […]
Work Out Smarter, Not Harder: Personal Prescriptions for Exercise Part 1
By Alexander Germanis Thousands of years ago, mankind hit upon what would later be defined as the simple machines. The first of these — the lever, pulley, and screw — were perhaps our species’ first successes at figuring out how to multiply force without exerting reciprocal force. In short, we had figured out how to […]
New Year, Better You!
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained My wording for the title of this article is very deliberate. Every year, people attempt to change who they are, change their habits or behaviors, or create a new version of themselves. I really don’t want that for you. I’d prefer for you to focus on changing […]
5 Things To Know About Complementary Health Practices for Cognitive Function, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease
Submitted by Reflections Memory Care Many people, particularly older individuals, worry about forgetfulness and whether it is the first sign of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, forgetfulness has many causes. It can also be a normal part of aging, or related to various treatable health issues or to emotional problems, such as stress, anxiety, […]
Health Tips for Winter
Submitted by Stacey Boyd, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing, Welbrook at Bloomington Winter is well upon us and seems to get longer and colder every year. Are you taking all the necessary steps to be prepared and safe this winter season? With cold temperatures, ice, and snow, here are some tips to use in the […]
To Brace or Not to Brace?
By Bryce Paschold, DPM, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center Ankle sprains have been known to be the most common injury in all of sports, accounting for 40 percent of all sports-related injuries. There are approximately 3 million ankle sprains seen per year in the United States. As a result, ankle bracing or taping has […]
5 Reasons Why Winter Is the Best Time for Cosmetic Surgery
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Many people decide to have a cosmetic surgical or non-surgical procedure to combat the signs of aging. Often times, it’s more about self-esteem, and looking younger is simply a bonus. People find that if they look better, they feel better. They have more confidence and excitement about life in […]
The New Battle Against Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Trickling throughout Central Illinois are a number of small streams and rivers. Streams like these are tributaries for larger rivers like the Illinois, which in turn feed into greater rivers like the Mississippi. Like the mighty Old Man River, the spinal cord is the main channel into which flow the myriad nerves […]
Do You Have Your Retirement Accounts in the Right Place?
By Dennis Kagel, Chartered Financial Consultant Like most you’ve saved in your 401(k). You feel like you’ve worked hard for years and tried to do the smart thing. In 2001 to 02 you lost some due to the market, but you hung in there since you listened to all the “financial talking heads” who said […]
Life-Saving Five Minutes Oral Cancer, Part 6
By Alexander Germanis Five minutes can pass very quickly. It’s just 300 little ticks on the clock. In that short period, you can listen to only one song on the radio, take a really quick shower, or heat up a meal in the microwave. Or, in those five minutes, your life can be saved. Five […]