Sport Specialization Is It Worth the Risk?
By Bryce Paschold, DPM, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center Recently, it has become quite popular for adolescents and even young children to focus on only one sport year-round. In the past, it was more popular for athletes to play multiple sports, focusing on a new sport each season, with the goal of playing as many […]
Dental Implant Maintenance Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Everything worth keeping over a long period of time requires some form of upkeep. Cars need regular oil changes, a home occasionally needs a new roof, and even relationships have need of communicative maintenance. Our teeth are, of course, no different. If we want them to last, we need to take care […]
Spotlight on Spider Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Perhaps you noticed them on your grandmother when you were growing up, but you never thought they’d appear on your legs. You may have thought that you had a slight bruise at first, until it never actually went away and more “bruising” appeared. […]
Evergreen Senior Living Building on the Heritage Brand of Excellence
By Becky Wiese Tucked away in two Normal neighborhoods, Evergreen Place and Evergreen Village represent exceptional options for senior adults who want to maintain their independence, but need a little help now and then. While several similar communities may dot the Bloomington-Normal landscape, none have the foundation and reputation of these two Heritage settings. Three […]
Banish Blemishes
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute There are many myths about what causes acne. While the cause is not really known, there is little evidence to suggest that chocolate or French fries have much effect. However, certain factors such as the hormone increase in teenage years, hormone […]
Renovating to Age in Place
By Karen Tucker No one relishes the prospect of having to move out of his or her home due to age-related health, mobility, or dexterity issues. In fact, more than half of homeowners 60 and older say they intend to stay in their current homes indefinitely, according to a recent survey by Houzz. Fortunately, for […]
Seven Reasons Why Millennials Love Gardening (and You Should, Too)
The stereotype: Millennials spend more time interacting with the digital world than the natural world around them. The reality: five million of the six million people who took up gardening in 2015 were millennials, according to the 2016 National Gardening Survey. More millennials (people between the ages of 21 and 34) than any other age […]
Natural Ways to Treat Heartburn
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center Heartburn is a very common condition. In fact, many people simply accept heartburn as a normal consequence of eating! The pharmaceutical industry is certainly benefitting from those who seek relief for the burning, uncomfortable sensation. According to Consumer Reports, prescription medication for heartburn is one of the highest-selling classes of […]
Help Your Brain Fight the Urge to Splurge
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Ever tried to eat just one potato chip, or take just one bite of chocolate cake? It may feel impossible. A little nibble triggers an urge to eat more. Some people feel driven to keep eating to the point where the food’s no longer enjoyable. You […]
Easterseals Launches Revitalized New Brand
By Steve Thompson, President and CEO, Easterseals Central Illinois For nearly 100 years, Easterseals Central Illinois has been helping children with disabilities reach for and achieve their full potential. Today, the challenges of those living with a disability are more complex than ever. The definition of disability goes beyond physical conditions to include invisible, emotional, […]