The Scoop: 2025 Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
By Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS-A/D, DCS, CCSI Case Coordination LLC Jess groaned. At age 72, he was taking medications for high cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, depression, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia. He had insulin and ointments for psoriasis. By the time he was done swallowing his morning meds, he really had no room left for […]
New Treatments for Chronic Lower Back Pain
By Nickolas Rhoades, APRN; Shelle Schumacher, PA-C; and Ji Li, MD, Applied Pain Institute Dealing with lower back pain? You’re not alone. Chronic lower back pain affects more than half a billion people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability. From muscle strains, disc tears, arthritis, ligamentous thickening, and even bone inflammation, the […]
Music Gets You Moving and More
Submitted by Carriage Crossing of Bloomington Music has been around since ancient times. It is part of every known culture. It can get your foot tapping, lift your mood, and even help you recall a distant memory. Did you know that music can bring other health benefits? Scientists are exploring the different ways music […]
Mixing Fashion With Function
Styling Activewear Beyond the Gym By Heather Young, OhmFit Activewear Activewear has officially broken free from the confines of the gym, making a stylish splash in our everyday wardrobes. Gone are the days when yoga pants were solely reserved for stretching and squats. Today, we’re mixing fashion with function, creating looks that keep us […]
With an Eye to the Future – VisionPoint Eye Center
By Alexander Germanis Central Illinois can be an inhospitable place for one’s eyes. Pollen wafts through the air from spring to fall. Dust clouds rise from the landscape as farmers plow and harvest. And the prevalent prairie winds bring any and every irritant produced in other corners of the world to our doorstep. Eye […]
A Personal Shopper for Health Insurance
By Pam Deaton, PD Benefits Understanding health insurance is confusing and complicated for most people. If you don’t have any medical issues and you have health insurance through your employer, it may be quite simple: check the box, turn in the form, show your card at the doctor’s office, pony up for a co-pay, […]
Common Causes of Auto Accidents in School Zones
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm Nearly every parent wants their child to be safe on their way to and from school. Whether your children get to school by car, bus, bicycle, or on foot, there are some risks inherent to traveling through school zones. A parent only needs to sit in a car […]
Regenerative Medicine Therapies for Chronic Pain
By Nickolas Rhoades, APRN, Shelle Schumacher, PA-C, and Dr. Ji Li, Applied Pain Institute If you are looking for alternative solutions for chronic pain or reading about the therapies celebrities or athletes are using, you might run across the terms PRP (platelet rich plasma), stem cell therapy, and regenerative medicine. But what is exactly […]
Believe in Your Future
Dennis Kagel Financial Services By Alexander Germanis A great many sports films over the years have focused on the underdog, the every man, the bench player who, although we in the audience know he has what it takes to be put in the game, neither his teammates, coach, fans, or sometimes even he himself […]
Reconnecting With Nature: Outdoor Activities for Mental Health
By Kelly Sharp, LSW, CADC, The Mental Wellness Center Ecotherapy is a therapy specialty that involves doing outdoor activities in nature. It allows us to explore and appreciate the natural world which can have a positive impact on our mental health. Studies indicate time spent immersed in nature is good for us. It can improve […]