Get Smart About Your Heart
4 Tips to Improve Heart Health A crucial component of overall well-being, heart health can be a barometer for living a long, healthy, and happy life. Because heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, taking steps to reduce your controllable risk […]
A Love Story
By Janie Beharelle, 50 Plus N&V Reader This is not my love story, however, it is as touching and powerful as the popular Hollywood movie entitled, “The Notebook.” This is a true-life drama about a couple going through their journey with Alzheimer’s disease. As a nurse who cared for Esther while she was at […]
5 Timeless Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
On a day that signifies the importance of love and companionship, many people find it rewarding to show their loved ones just how much they mean. If you’re in the gift-giving spirit this Valentine’s Day, you may find a bit of inspiration with these ideas. Just remember, whether you’re celebrating the relationship with your significant […]
Finding Purpose in Winter’s Quiet Hours
By the time February arrives in Central Illinois, most of us have settled into winter. Holiday decorations are packed away, the new year no longer feels brand new, and the cold has a way of lingering just a little longer than we’d like. The landscape is quieter, the days are shorter, and time indoors seems […]