Snyder Village – Your Place to Call Home
By Alexander Germanis We humans are an interesting species. We crave adventure and travel, yet we tend to return home, grateful the adventure is over. We seek to spend time out with friends only to be happy to go home and enjoy some alone time or be in the company of family only. No matter […]
One Body in Purpose – Apostolic Christian Skylines
By Alexander Germanis In 1 Corinthians 12, the Apostle Paul wrote of how all the members of Christ’s Church constitute one body. His point was that regardless of how diverse the parts of the body are – hands, eyes, head, feet, et al. – they are all part of a greater whole. Just as […]
Mind Body Connection
Blending Holistic and Traditional Health Practices for a Balanced Lifestyle By Alexander Germanis In the human retina, certain photoreceptors called cones are responsible for our perception of color. No single type of cone is capable of perceiving the entire spectrum of color, however. Blue, green, and red cones work together, and it is only […]
Stay Connected – Morton Audiology
By Alexander Germanis Communication is a cornerstone of any functioning society. From populations numbering in the millions to the smallest family unit, communication is necessary for any relationship to grow and stay healthy. Due to its binary nature, however, communication can easily break down. If either the sender or receiver fails in some way, […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Years Resolutions
Why They Fail & How You Can Succeed “The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” — Melody Beattie The New Year is a great time to take inventory, set goals, and take charge of your […]
The Spirit of Giving
Lutheran Hillside Village Bethel Place Memory Support By Alexander Germanis The end of the year is a time of reflection. Christmas, in particular, tends to be the holiday most aligned with looking to the past, honoring traditions, and building upon longstanding memories. For some seniors, however, the ability to reflect upon the past and […]
Where the Heart Is – Brandon Wood Retirement Center
By Alexander Germanis As the prairie winds gain strength and the temperatures drop, our minds tend to turn away from the sun-drenched activities and vacations of summer, and we instead seek shelter in warm, inviting, familiar surroundings. Such comforts are best found in the places we call home, wherever that may be. For many […]
Cruising the Mississippi River
a Quintessential American Experience Cruising the Upper Mississippi River is more than a vacation; it’s an immersion into the heart of American exploration. Back when rivers were the highways, the story of this nation was quickly unfolding. As the country moved west, great communities expanded up and down the Mississippi River. The advent of steam-powered […]
