Heart-Healthy Diet Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
By Kim McClintic, MS, RD, LDN, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Each year, one in every four deaths are the result of heart disease, which translates into 610,000 people. Also called coronary artery disease, heart disease involves damage to the heart arteries due […]
Hearing Protection While Hunting: Not an Oxymoron!
By Courtney Parmley, Au.D., CCC-A & Joanna Capobianco, Au.D., CCC-A Autumn is here, which means falling leaves and dropping temperatures. There are those who welcome this change of season with open arms and then there are others who simply view it as a “precursor” for what’s to follow — winter in Central Illinois. For hunters, […]
Troubleshooting Migraines Part 1
By Alexander Germanis In the 19th century, when the railroads were being laid and telegraph lines were being strung, there were malcontents who sought to do damage to both. For this purpose, men were hired to guard both lines and shoot at any trouble that happened their way. The term “troubleshooting” was later adopted by […]
Chiropractors Have Your Back Plus a Whole Lot More!
By Jennifer Sinclair Johnson If you’ve ever woken up with a sore neck, tweaked your spine moving furniture, or moaned “Oh my aching back,” you’re not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in our country, affecting about eighty percent of adults at one time or another. Even if you haven’t […]
Get the Facts Before Treatment for Breast Cancer
By Lisa Lowry RN MSN, Breast Health Navigator at the Community Cancer Center Hearing the words, “You have breast cancer,” is an unexpected, life-altering change to anyone’s life that could leave you feeling unprepared to face your new challenge. Emotions range from shock and anger to feeling numb and being speechless. All of these emotions […]
Pay Off Mortgage or Invest?
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Many Americans dream of owning their home outright. Paying a mortgage each month can be a burden and most likely tops your financial to-do list. Aside from owning your home, you most likely have other financial goals, such as investing in your retirement, your child’s education expenses, or whether […]
Slow Cook Your Way to Good Nutrition!
By Dawn Blocklinger, RD, LDN and Stefanie Djuric, RD, LDN, Hy-Vee dietitians Want to solve the how-to-get-dinner-on-the-table dilemma as you start back to the routine of school this Fall? Dust off that slow cooker. It can be your trusty assistant to making sure dinner is ready in the midst of homework and sports schedules. Slow-cooked […]
How Ultrasound Is Used to Diagnose Varicose Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Varicose veins are not always visible to the naked eye. You may not have the ropey, twisted veins on your legs, but may have pain, swelling, redness, and other symptoms often seen with varicose veins. Patients who may have varicose veins should […]
Halloween Candy: A Trick or a Treat?
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Halloween is just around the corner, which may be a scary thought for anyone concerned about children’s teeth. One of the primary reasons for tooth decay is gobbling up too much sugar. Bacteria in the mouth use sugar to grow, multiply, and produce acids. The acids then begin to […]
The Problem With Internet Pornography
By Nathan Krahn, LCPC, CSAT, CMAT, and Gregory Skibinski LCPC, CADC, CSAT, CMAT, Agape Counseling Ltd Let’s play a word association game. Take a moment to consider the feelings and emotions the following words bring up for you. Ready? OK, just two words: Pornography and Masturbation. What emotions are you aware of? Anger? Confusion? Excitement? […]