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The World Inside Your Mouth
How Mouth Microbes Affect Your Health There’s much more to your mouth than your teeth, gums, and tongue. Your mouth also contains billions of

The Five-Year Clock No One Sees Coming
Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, Certified Financial Fiduciary® President of The Whisler Agency, Peoria IL. Most people believe they will “figure out long-term

Healthy Everyday Recipes for Real Life
Nutritious, Energy-Boosting, Egg-Inspired Breakfasts That Save Time When planning meals, particularly breakfasts, there are a few critical factors many families consider: taste, simplicity and

Smart Medicine
How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Health Care Artificial intelligence—often called AI—has quickly become part of everyday life. It powers virtual assistants, recommends movies, and

Savory, Satisfying Ideas for Lunch and Dinner
When the lingering cool weather calls for savory and satisfying meals, skip the same old soups and stews, and level up your comfort food cache

A Healthy Romantic Relationship
Love is one of the most powerful human experiences. When we fall in love, the world seems brighter. We feel energized, hopeful, and deeply connected.

7 Steps to Start Growing Produce at Home
Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward

45th Annual St. Jude Runs
By Amy McCoy For 45 years, a single bold vision has carried runners across highways, through small towns, and into the hearts of thousands

Recognizing the Signs of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency
How Early Recognition and Advocacy Helped One Family Find Answers “Our concerns about Alex’s growth began around the age of 7,” said his mother, Diane

Navigating Norovirus: Insights Into Stomach Bug Outbreaks
Outbreaks of a contagious “stomach bug” called norovirus can spread quickly. It often crops up in cruise ships, nursing homes, and other crowded places. People

A Healthier Kind of Love
How Connection, Compassion & Purpose Improve Mental Well-Being February often arrives wrapped in hearts, flowers, and reminders of romantic love. While meaningful partnerships can

Tendon Trouble
Finding a Fix for Injured Tissue Tendons connect muscles to bones. Without them, your muscles couldn’t move your body. When you injure a tendon,

Need Extra Help Paying for Prescriptions?
By Beth Cooper Ingle, CSA Certified Senior Advisor® Have you ever heard “I cannot pay for my prescriptions?” Or “my husband died, and my

5 Advances in Alzheimer’s Care and Treatment in 2025
For the millions of Americans touched by Alzheimer’s disease, 2025 brought major advances in the understanding of brain health and progress in diagnosis and treatment.

Better Fuel Better You
By Alexander Germanis It has long been said: You are what you eat. But how often do we actually take that adage to heart?

Securing Your Network
Creating a Safe Home Wi-Fi Environment If you’re like most people, you likely use your home internet to pay bills, shop online, send emails,

Give Your Skin a Seasonal Glow With Winter Care Tips
As your sun-kissed glow gives way to crisp winter air, your skin may start to feel the effects of cooler, drier weather. Yet, with the

Choosing Joy, Not Perfection
Rewriting the Rules of Holiday Happiness By Kathleen (Kat) Griffith, LCSW, Therapist at Life Balance Counseling The perfect holiday scene is easy to picture: