Diabetes Affects Your Vision Too!
Submitted by Eye Surgical Associates Many people are surprised by the ways diabetes affects overall health. Heart disease and nerve damage are two of the more serious complications that can result from either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. But did you know that diabetes can also wreak havoc on your eyes? Diabetic retinopathy is […]
Four Ways to Become an Empowered Patient Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC
While the future of health care is still undetermined, one thing is certain: it’s important for consumers to take steps to educate themselves about their health and wellbeing and become active participants in their plan of care. However, it can feel overwhelming to a patient to make decisions that can impact their health (and finances) […]
Arthritis: The Number-One Cause of Disability in America
By Brett L. Keller, DO, OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center Arthritis impacts the daily life of about 54 million adults, making it the number-one cause of disability in the U.S. The estimate of people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis is expected to climb to 78 million by the year 2040, according to The Arthritis Foundation. It’s […]
What Am I Supposed to Do Now?!
Submitted by McBeath Financial Group Let’s face it. Sometimes you can do everything right, and it still feels like you end up getting a raw deal. You want to scream your frustrations at the world. You might even cry yourself to sleep at night, so worried about your family and your future that you can’t […]
Sleepless in Bloomington?
Our country is sleep-deprived — desperate for restful nights, to awaken easily, and be functional throughout the day without needing a nap. The anxiety and stress of our busy world certainly makes it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Those dreams of being rested are even more difficult to achieve when nights are fraught […]
Raw Pet Food 101
Submitted by Nillas’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store Eating real, whole, minimally processed foods is important for optimal health and wellbeing. People who realize this and make healthy eating choices themselves quickly realize that this same logic applies to their cats and dogs. Cats and dogs are biologically designed to eat what […]
Fight Back Against Parkinson’s Disease With Exercise!
By Molly Smeltzer, Fitness and Wellness Manager at Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, as many as one million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease. Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, and this number does not reflect the thousands of cases that go undetected. Parkinson’s disease […]
Keeping Your Exercise Goals Moving
By Leah Wagner, Wellness Director at Westminster Village As we move into spring, you may notice the number of gym participants decreasing and your motivation to keep your fitness New Year’s resolution is low. More than three-quarters of people stick with their exercise program within the first week of the New Year, but then more […]
Smartphones A Recipe for Unhappiness
By Gregory J. Skibinski LCPC,CSAT,CMAT Last month, we discussed some ways that the smartphone has radically changed every aspect of teenagers’ lives, from the nature of their social interactions to their mental health. Studies have shown that the “iGeneration” — those born between 1995 and 2012 — is the first generation that has grown up […]
Assisted Living Communities Benefit Residents Following Loss of Loved Ones
By Darla Price Heath, Philanthropy and Volunteer Engagement Director, Meadows Communities and Jeff Heath, Community Outreach Director, East Lawn Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home The days after experiencing the loss of a loved one are filled with a flurry of activity and decisions. Family and friends need to be notified, and there are decisions regarding […]