Hormones, Glands & Metabolism
Submitted by Springfield Clinic Endocrinology is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating disorders related to hormones, glands, and metabolism. Hormones play a vital role in regulating many bodily functions, from growth and energy levels to mood and reproductive health. In our local community, access to specialized endocrinology care can significantly improve the […]
Positive Eating Positive Living
By Alexander Germanis With every new year comes the omni-expected New Year’s Resolution. It probably comes as no surprise that the most cited resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more, eat better, or some combination or variation of those. In fact, from year to year, these “living healthier” resolutions constitute a full half of […]
Step into Better Health
Why Professional Podiatry Care Matters Submitted by Springfield Clinic As we arrive in the colder months, foot care often becomes an afterthought, but your feet are essential to your overall health and mobility. Springfield Clinic Podiatry is here to help you stay on your feet—literally. Whether you’re experiencing discomfort or just want to ensure […]
5 Tips to Help Prevent GERD From Spoiling Your Holiday Meals
Holiday season is upon us and with the holidays come many festive, food-centric celebrations, making it a great time to be aware of food-related health conditions that can affect your ability to enjoy the holidays. As you break bread with friends and family, there’s a good chance you might overindulge, which can cause acid reflux […]
3 Essential Steps to Love Your Heart
Taking steps to improve your overall health can help you live a longer, healthier life. One key component of overall well-being – heart health – is especially critical as heart disease has been the leading cause of death among Americans since 1950, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adopting habits like exercising […]
The Guide to Winter Wellness
A New Resolution By Alexander Germanis As we approach the end of one year and the start of a new, certain things are inevitable for many people: spending more time with family; shopping for and, subsequently, returning presents; stuffing oneself like a State Fair prize farm animal; and, consequently, making a New Year’s resolution to […]
The Great Wealth Transfer
and What It Means for Your Family Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, Certified Financial Fiduciary® President of The Whisler Agency Over the next few decades, America will witness one of the largest financial shifts in history—the Great Wealth Transfer. This monumental event refers to the transfer of approximately $84 trillion from the […]
Manage Hectic Mornings with Quick, Healthy Breakfasts
Getting kids up and out the door is a challenge all on its own, and on those busy school mornings when nothing seems to run smoothly, healthy breakfasts can go by the wayside. While it’s widely recognized as the most important meal of the day, that doesn’t always mean you have time to sit down […]
Join the “Five for Five” Campaign
Every five minutes, someone’s life changes with a gynecologic cancer diagnosis. GSK is encouraging spending five minutes to learn more about the risks, symptoms, and importance of spreading awareness of gynecologic cancers. By reading and having conversations around the below five facts around gynecologic cancers, you can help yourself and others to feel more empowered […]
Mind Body Connection
Blending Holistic and Traditional Health Practices for a Balanced Lifestyle By Alexander Germanis In the human retina, certain photoreceptors called cones are responsible for our perception of color. No single type of cone is capable of perceiving the entire spectrum of color, however. Blue, green, and red cones work together, and it is only […]