How to Have Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates Most of us long to be close to others. If we are fortunate, we have some people in our lives we can say we have intimate relationships with, feeling known and cared for by them and knowing and caring […]
Helping Your Neighbors in Need 2018 Foodshare Canathon
Have you ever been really hungry — stomach hurting and there is no food in the house nor any money or means to purchase food? That is the situation in the homes of over 30,000 people right here in central Illinois at least once a month. That is the reason that, for 34 years, the […]
Teen Dating Violence Do You Know the Signs?
By Carol Merna, Executive Director, The Center for Prevention of Abuse Getting hurt was the furthest thing from Kaley’s mind when she started dating Ethan. He held her hand and sometimes sang to her in the hallways at school. On Valentine’s Day, he gave her flowers and told her how much he cared for her. […]
Fit Feet With Fitbit!
By Grant Gonzalez, DPM The digital revolution is expanding its impact on our lives every minute. Mobile smart phones, wireless internet networks, biometric authentication devices, virtual personal assistants, wristband gadgets, and virtual reality devices are here today and often gone tomorrow as new technology redefines our future lifestyle opportunities and business models. This revolution has […]
Edema Is Not So Swell By Mary Carrico, Friend of the Villas of South Park
Edema is the medical term for swelling. It can have different causes. It can be cardiovascular if the heart, arteries, or veins are not working properly. It can be the result of inflammation following a trauma or chronic injury. Fluid can build up in the legs and feet if the heart is not pumping efficiently. […]
Integrated Purpose and Intention: The Keys to Achieving Goals in the New Year
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates Many of us will develop goals in the new year. By the end of January, or maybe February, most of us will have given up on those goals. Why do we fail? One reason is that many of us […]
Talk About Some Pressure, January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month
By Jeffrey Henline, OD If you have ever been to the eye doctor you have most likely underwent a glaucoma test to determine your inner eye (intraocular) pressure shortened to IOP. This test can be done in several ways. First and most common at optometry offices is the dreaded “puff-of-air” test, technically called the non-contact […]
Understanding Anxiety Disorders — When Panic, Fear, and Worries Overwhelm
Many of us worry from time to time. We fret over finances, feel anxious about job interviews, or get nervous about social gatherings. These feelings can be normal or even helpful. They may give us a boost of energy or help us focus. For people with anxiety disorders, they can be overwhelming. Anxiety disorders affect […]
Human Trafficking It Happens Here
By Sara Dillefeld, Director of Human Trafficking Services According to the United Nations, there are approximately 30 million victims of human trafficking around the world. Most people have a perception that human trafficking only happens in faraway countries or to undocumented people who are brought into the United States, but the reality is that Illinois […]
Medicare Enrollment Periods It’s Complicated!
By Beth Cooper Are you over age 65 and are you or your spouse still working and have health insurance through an Employer Group Health Plan (EGHP)? If so, you may be able to delay enrollment in Medicare Part B. Again, I said may. The rules for allowing you to refuse Medicare Part B during […]