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School Night Ramen
Comfort Food With a Nutritional Boost Instant ramen is a comforting classic for students of all ages — from elementary schoolers enjoying a warm bowl

5 Questions to Address Before 2027
Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, CAASM, Certified Financial Fiduciary® President of The Whisler Agency, Peoria IL Here we are again; summer has ended, fall

The Natural Antidepressant
Is Exercise the Best Mental Health Medicine? By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness Imagine a treatment that could instantly lift your mood, slash your anxiety levels,

The Seasons Within Us
Embracing Change at Every Age There is something about fall that makes us notice change. The leaves that were green just weeks ago begin transforming

The Decisions That Will Shape Your Retirement
Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC® CAASM, Certified Financial Fiduciary® President of The Whisler Agency, Peoria IL. Many people think retirement begins with one big

Unlock Your Potential
Why Investing in a Personal Trainer Changes Everything By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness Investing in your health is the most critical decision you can make.

Beyond Protein
2 Nutrients Your Plate Might Be Missing Everyone is talking about protein these days whether watching their weight or managing a disease like type 2

Bradley University
The Glen and Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function By Melissa Peterson, PT, PhD, Bradley University Dept of Physical Therapy and Health Science The

Moving for Mental Health
How Exercise Improves Mood and Well-Being By Lori Hirst, LCPC, Christian Psychological Associates Your mental health is super important. At times with the busyness of

The Safe Fitness Equation
By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness Most of us have experienced pain in the low back, hips, knees, shoulders, or elbows. Of course, how can we

Is Your Baby’s Food Full of Microplastics?
A new investigation has found microplastics in baby food pouches sold by some of the world’s biggest brands—including one labeled organic—raising questions about a packaging

Inspire® Sleep Apnea Innovation — Celebrating 100 Patients Receiving Therapy
Inspire Therapy Is an Alternative to CPAP Therapy Dr. Geraghty shares his experience from his first 100 patients treated with Inspire Therapy— a second line

Local Fire Chief Overcomes Sleep Apnea with Inspire® Therapy
Submitted By Inspire® Medical Sysytems Local Fire Chief and EMT, Eric Fulk, is sharing his story of how Inspire® therapy has improved his sleep and

Is My Retirement Plan Answering the Right Questions?
Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, Certified Financial Fiduciary® President of The Whisler Agency, Peoria IL. Most people have a retirement plan of some kind.

The Three Simple Fitness Tests That Predict Your Lifespan
By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness The most accurate predictors of your lifespan might already be hiding in your daily gym routine. While most people obsess

More Fun, Better Health
The Surprising Wellness Benefits of Enjoying Life We spend a lot of time thinking about health. We count steps, read nutrition labels, schedule checkups, and

Rethinking Summer Travel
4 Simple Ways to Get On the Water Close to Home Looking to make the most of summer? You don’t have to travel far

9 Steps for a Lifetime of Heart-Healthy Eating
More than half of adults and about 60% of children in the United States have unhealthy diets, which can contribute to higher rates of health