Create a Circle of Protection Around Babies
Newborn babies do not have fully developed immune systems, making them particularly vulnerable to infections. When a baby’s family members and caregivers get vaccinated, they help form a “cocoon” of disease protection around the baby. Anyone who is around babies should be up-to-date on all routine vaccines, including the whooping cough vaccine. During flu season, […]
Physical Activity Is Important for Everyone
Adults (18 to 64 years) Adults should do at least two hours and 30 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity at a moderate level or one hour and 15 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity at a vigorous level. Being active five or more hours each week can provide even more health benefits. […]
Diabetes Is Preventable
Information from the National Diabetes Education Program Nearly 29.1 million Americans have diabetes, a serious disease in which blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are above normal. Most people with diabetes have type 2, which used to be called adult-onset diabetes. At one time, type 2 diabetes was more common in people over age 45, but […]
The Inner Ring Avoid Becoming a Scoundrel
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner John R. Day & Associates and Christian Psychological Associates About a decade ago, a friend of mine introduced me to C. S. Lewis’s Essay The Inner Ring. This was the Memorial Lecture at King’s College, University of London, in 1944. It was also the foundation for the […]
Travel Training for You and Your Pets
Car travel Car travel is usually less stressful on pets because it allows Freckles and Champ to be close to you, so you can monitor their wellbeing and come to their aid when needed. If you choose to drive to your destination, here are a few helpful hints to make the trip more enjoyable. Motion […]
Who Is IRMAA and Why Do I Need to Know About Her? Do you pay more than $134 per month for Medicare Part B? This may be the reaso
By Beth Cooper of Living By Your Design, Inc. The “Big Day” is fast approaching! You will be age 65 soon. You’ve done everything you need to begin this new life: notified your employer you’re retiring, contacted Social Security and filed for Social Security benefits and Medicare, and talked to your financial planner. You can […]
Walking A Step in the Right Direction
Have you been thinking of adding more physical activity to your life? Have you thought about walking? Walking is a great way to be more active and is the most popular physical activity among adults. Most people can walk, including many people with disabilities who are able to walk on their own or with walkers […]
Psychotherapeutic Intervention Shows Promise for Treating Depression in Preschool-Aged Children
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have shown that a therapy-based treatment for disruptive behavioral disorders can be adapted and used as an effective treatment option for early childhood depression. Children as young as three years old can be diagnosed with clinical depression, and although preschool-aged children are sometimes prescribed anti-depressants, a psychotherapeutic […]
Be Our Guest Lutheran Hillside Village brings comfort, care, and companionship to short stay rehabilitation.
Suppose you’ve been in the hospital for a week, and your doctor comes by to tell you you’re being discharged. “Yippee!” you think. At last, you are headed home! You nearly leap out of bed to start gathering your things. But, then the good doctor reminds you: you still have work to do. It’s going […]
Peoria Christian School Creating Healthy Families, One Student at a Time
By Alexander Germanis While reflecting on our academic days, it is not uncommon to find ourselves musing over what subjects we studied, what lessons we learned that we still put into use today and, of course, which teacher taught us the most. That last part can often be a complicated question to answer. Not only […]