National Sunglass Day is June 27th
Submitted by Mary Bennyhoff, Illinois Eye Center Are you ready for National Sunglass Day? The Vision Council is working to educate consumers on the importance of wearing UV-protective eyewear. Next time you’re in the market for a new pair of shades, make UV-protection a priority and always purchase eyewear from a reputable source—like the Optical Boutique at […]
Dancing To Moments and Memories
By Sandra Dempsey Post Author’s Note: ” Life changes with or without our permission,” I wrote in this article’s second paragraph. Little did I know when submitting it on February 27th for April’s publication how pertinent those words would be less than one month later. This article features reminiscing and some hard-earned wisdom. It seemed […]
Microblading vs. Permanent Makeup
By Deb Long, Permanent Makeup by Deb Long The first major difference between microblading and permanent makeup is the application. Microblading is performed with a hand tool consisting of several little needles in a row; a semi-permanent pigment is applied to the (epidermal layer) of the skin. The (epidermal layer the top) of the skin […]
Neighborhood House Serving More Than Ever
Since the onset of COVID-19, Neighborhood House has seen a dramatic uptick in demand for their services in Peoria and Tazewell Counties. The normal every other week food pantry proved to be in high demand and it has noticed an 800% increase since mid-March. With other pantries temporarily closing down for the time being, Neighborhood […]
Rediscover the Lost Art of Letter Writing
By Lora Felger, Health Alliance How long has it been since you received an actual letter in the mail? You know what I mean, something from a friend or family member that is handwritten and addressed with a real stamp on it? Do you even keep stamps in the house? I usually keep a few […]
We Can Each Make a Difference
By Sandra Dempsey Post Somewhere along the way we’ve learned, or at least been told, that change is a significant part of life, and guarantees are never included. Pessimism is not the answer, but neither is dismay when unexpected and unwelcome challenges change our direction. Whatever our usual reaction to disappointment when plans go awry, […]
The Power of Pets
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance My mother received a puppy as a gift. My father-in-law found this little chocolate Labrador lost in the woods where they live in rural Mississippi. She named him Cocoa. She sent me a photo and called me with such joy and happiness. She was holding him all wrapped up in […]
Turning 65 and Still Working?
What You Need to Know About Medicare By Steven A. Buttice Older adults are working longer. By 2018, 24 percent of men and about 16 percent of women ages 65 and older were in the labor force. These levels are projected to rise further by 2026, to 26 percent for men and 18 percent for women. […]
Help Yourself to Healthier Hummus
Whether you’re hosting a houseful of guests or simply keeping your family’s hunger at bay before dinner, appetizers can be a home chef’s best friend. Simple options like dips allow for personalization while keeping cook time to a minimum. The next time you’re looking for a quick fix, consider this Caramelized Sweet Onion Hummus recipe […]
Heartbeats
The Road to Better Exercise Might be in Your Playlist Information from American Heart Association News Music may be just what you need to stick with an exercise program—and picking the right tunes could even improve performance. Federal exercise guidelines recommend people get at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, or […]
