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Elevate Summer Hosting With Refreshing Grape Recipes
Gearing up for outdoor entertaining this summer calls for seasonal decor, plenty of seating, yard games, and more, but just about everyone’s favorite element is
Radiating Wellness
Your Healthy Sunlight Goldilocks Zone By Alexander Germanis Averaging a distance of 93 million miles from the earth, the star known as Sol
Summer Health & Safety Tips Doctors Want You to Know
School is out, the days are long and the temperature is rising. For a safer, healthier summer, follow these American Medical Association recommendations: Wear sunscreen.
Nurturing Healthy Neighborhoods
You probably already know that your genes can affect your health. So can the choices you make, such as getting enough exercise and eating healthy
Enjoy a Light Summer Lunch
Watermelon, strawberries, corn, and green beans get all the fresh produce love in the summer, but don’t forget broccoli as a warm-weather staple. Instead of
Reconnect National Great Outdoors Month
When I was a kid, the schoolyear mercifully came to an end in June. While it certainly meant an end to pencils, textbooks, and teachers’
When Is It Time To Get Help?
By Josh Williamson, LPC, Life Balance Counseling Have you ever wondered if you have a problem with alcohol or marijuana or another drug but
How PTSD Changes the Brain What Science Tells Us
By Aleena Mangold, LPC, Christian Psychological Associates Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is more than just distressing memories—it physically alters the brain. This condition can
FRESH, Filling Springtime Salad
When the crisp air of spring tickles your face and sunrays splash you with warmth, you know salad season has arrived. With fresh flavors abounding
Your Health on Your Sleeve Wearable Technology
By Alexander Germanis In the 1950s, Dr. Marion Collins’ daughter nearly lost her life because no one was there to inform her doctors she
The Transition
Building Wealth to Creating Retirement Income Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, Certified Financial Fiduciary®, President of The Whisler Agency, Peoria IL. As
Smart Swaps & Budget Friendly Ingredients for Heart Healthy Meals
Information from the American Heart Association Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. A June 2024 public opinion poll
Understanding Autism
A Guide for Parents & The Importance of Early Testing By Kodjo Anahlui, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Resident, Christian Psychological Associates Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Alcohol Awareness Month
the ripples of alcohol By Alexander Germanis From ancient Rome came the saying: In vino veritas, translated as “in wine there is truth.”
Navigating Anxiety While Adapting to a New Culture
By Alan Moreland, LMFT, CSAT-S, CMAT, EMDR Certified, ERCEM Trained, Life Balance Counseling Moving from a collectivistic culture to an individualistic one, or vice
Expert Nutrition Tips to Help Fuel Your Pickleball Play
Sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company Do you have pickleball fever? This popular sport has been making waves across the country. Not only is
Patient-Centered Medical Home
Submitted by Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute The Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute (BCDI), located in Peoria, Illinois, stands as the only federally recognized
Rooted in Wellness The Health Benefits of Gardening
By Alexander Germanis Mankind has always been tied to the soil. For thousands of years, we have tilled the earth and subsisted on what