Articles

Options for Your 401(k)
Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, Certified Financial Fiduciary® President of The Whisler Agency, Morton IL. When you leave an employer to pursue another

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Symptoms and Treatment
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates Autism Spectrum Disorder is sometimes hard to diagnose.

Springfield Clinic’s New Ambulatory Surgery Center in Peoria
Easier access to surgical procedures is coming soon to the Peoria area. Springfield Clinic is proud to be launching the Springfield Clinic Peoria Surgery Center

Is It Time to Move to a Retirement Home?
By Alexander Germanis Just as big a question as when to retire is the question of to where. While aging in place may be

Embrace the Sun, Not the Burn Summer Skin Care Essentials
By Dr. Colleen Silva, Springfield Clinic As summer reaches its peak, it’s time to relish the sunny days and balmy evenings. But with increased

Decluttering for Better Emotional Health
By TJ Martin Last month we talked about Decluttering for Better Mental Health. Now let’s discuss Decluttering for Better Emotional Health. Emotional clutter is not

An Expanded World of Health Care Access
By Alexander Germanis There was a time, not that long ago, when one’s “world” consisted of how far one could travel in a day.

Liberating Yourself From the Burden of Debt
By Tim Whisler, Whisler Agency It is an overwhelming feeling when looking at invoices and wondering how those bills are going to be paid. Looking

Motor Control: The Body-Brain Connection
Submitted by FYZICAL THERAPY & BALANCE CENTER Let’s start with a riddle: What do these four people have in common? A teenage football player

How Serious Are You About Fitness?
Discover the Benefits of a Personal Trainer By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness We understand that when we want things done right and to avoid costly
Providing Comprehensive Primary Care
No one wants to feel like they are just a number—especially when they have a medical or wellness concern. That is why Solvera Health is

Case Management—Is It for You?
By Beth Ingle, CSA, Certified Senior Advisor®, Director of Retirement and Planning, Living By Your Design, Inc. Is it possible to save money on medical

The Resource to Help You with Your Move
By Alexander Germanis Most of us can remember the dreaded research paper assignment in school. Although the younger generations will never understand what it used

Breaking the Barriers to Men’s Health and STIs
By Sincere Williams STIs are on the rise across the nation and in our Peoria area. The most recent STI or sexually transmitted infection data

Troubleshooting the Body’s Computer Treating Migraines at Prairie Spine and Pain Institute
More than three-quarters of households in the United States own a computer. Combined with the number of smartphones, the daily use of computers in this

Self-Compassion: Out With the Old, In With the New
By Malinda Lehnert, ALMFT, Chapin & Russell Associates Neurotherapy Institute of Central Illinois I didn’t finish all of my tasks today… I’m a failure.” Something

The Financial Impacts of Divorce or Becoming a Widow
Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, Certified Financial Fiduciary®, President of The Whisler Agency, Morton IL. As we know, life happens without our permission all

Cooking as Ministry: How Lutheran Hillside’s Celebrity Chef Mark Shoopman Touches Lives of All Ages
There is nothing more fulfilling than experiencing the instant gratification on the faces of those we serve in this ministry. And I do and feel