Savory Favorites to Make St. Patrick’s Day Special
Hearty recipes for celebrating from the comfort of home While some St. Patrick’s Day celebrations call for green beer and large gatherings, you may instead opt for a cozy evening at home with comforting foods and close friends. Whether your shamrock spirit leads you out for a local parade or you’re more of a […]
Working Out to Stay Sharp
Can Exercise Keep Your Brain Healthier? We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us. Experts recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. This can include brisk walking, biking, playing tennis, or even pushing a lawnmower. Strength training exercises, like lifting weights, push-ups, or sit-ups, are recommended at least two […]
Take a Hike! To Palo Duro Canyon, Texas
By Nick Thomas Considering its vast area, it might be surprising that Texas is home to just two National Parks. If the U.S. National Park Service ever expressed interest in adding a third, Palo Duro Canyon could be a compelling candidate – assuming the Feds could pry it away from the Texas State Park […]
Easily Spot Romance Scam (rose) Red Flags
Submitted by CEFCU Valentine’s Day is just around the corner – a day dedicated to love and romance. Unfortunately, it can also be a time when scammers try to take advantage of people looking for love – sometimes it even seems like a celebrity is looking for a romantic relationship! But if the person […]
The Gift of Care How Home Care Enhances Senior Living
Submitted by Snyder Village As we age, the simple joys of life — remaining in a beloved home, engaging in daily activities, and connecting with others — become essential to our well-being. For seniors and their families, ensuring these needs are met can be both a challenge and a priority. That’s where Snyder Village […]
DASH Diet Named Best Heart-Healthy Diet and Best Diet for High Blood Pressure Diet in 2025
WHAT: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has secured 14 top spots, including being the number 1 rated “Best Heart-Healthy Diet” and “Best Diet for High Blood Pressure” in the 2025 report from U.S. News & World Report. It was also rated the second “best overall diet,” “best diet for healthy eating,” and “best diet […]
Want to Share a Life Experience With Others? 8 Steps to Writing a Great Memoir
By Kimberly Blaker Everyone who has ever lived has a story to tell. As you approach mid to later life, you may find yourself reflecting on your past. Perhaps you realize you’ve lived through significant or relatable events, experiences, choices, and changes that would be fascinating or helpful to others. This is what leads many […]
June 2021 Peoria NV Issue
Peoria Historical Society Guided Walking Tours
Peoria Historical Society will offer guided walking tours in historic neighborhoods, Springdale Cemetery, and other places of historical interest this summer and fall. Tours will be from 9:30-11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The schedule for June is: June 4 – “Grand Glen Oak Avenue” with Beth Johnson. Meet at John C. Flanagan House Museum, 942 […]
Healing Veterans and Helping the Environment Go Hand-in-Hand
What does helping the environment have to do with veterans suffering from psychological trauma brought about by their combat experience? A lot, actually. That is because one organization, Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), is busy delivering thousands of arts-and-crafts therapy kits to veterans each month, and most kits are made largely from recycled materials. The […]