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Men’s Health Week Begins June 14th
Men’s Health Week Begins June 14th Father’s Day is almost here, highlighting the perfect time to celebrate the men in our lives. Unfortunately, men have a tendency to put healthcare low on the priority list, often missing preventable diseases. In an effort to promote...
What is the Right Step Count for You?
What is the Right Step Count for You? Fitness apps and pedometers are easier to find than ever, whether using a smartwatch, wearable tracker, and more. Most new smartphones even come preloaded with basic health-tracking and pedometer apps, so there’s almost always one...
Headache & Migraine Awareness Month
Headache & Migraine Awareness Month Many people have experienced some form of a headache at least once in their lives, but it can usually be resolved easily with some pain medication and its back to their day. However, for roughly 50% of the global population,...
COVID Vaccine Status: What You Need to Know
COVID Vaccine Status: What You Need to Know As the world turns towards summer, the long winter of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be easing in Illinois and Indiana. The vaccine rollout has begun to control the spread of the virus, and millions of Americans are...
Taking Care of your Mental Health During the Pandemic
Taking Care of Your Mental Health During the Pandemic Your health is important to you and your family, but do you realize your mental health is at risk? During the pandemic, mental health professionals are seeing more people coming in for treatment. What effect is the...
May Is Better Sleep Month
May Is Better Sleep Month Sleep is essential for a healthy and full life. When you sleep your body has a chance to focus on healing and regeneration, on top of replenishing your energy. In honor of Better Sleep Month this May, we want to help you understand what you...
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month Spring is here, and while many Americans enjoy the emerging flowers and thriving greenery, there are millions who see this season as a bit of a health challenge. Over 65 million people in the U.S. are affected by asthma or...
Returning to Sports After COVID-19
Returning to Sports After COVID-19 There is no doubt that the U.S. has made a turn in its fight against COVID-19. More than one-quarter of those who live in Illinois have been fully vaccinated. But that does not mean we can let down our guard. The original virus is...
COVID-19 Testing: What are the Different Types of Tests Available?
COVID-19 Testing: What are the Different Types of Tests Available? It's hard to believe that it's been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic arose and changed the world overnight. Still, this far into a pandemic response, confusion still abounds about COVID-19...
3 Benefits of Lipo-B Injections
3 Benefits of Lipo-B Injections Lipotropic (Lipo-B) injections are a new solution that help promote healthy bodily function and support natural weight loss. They are highly robust and effective, and they offer dozens of benefits. Here is a brief overview of how Lipo-B...
April is Move More Month
April is Move More Month According to the American Heart Association, almost half of American adults are not active enough to be healthy. The guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO) suggest that adults get at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity each...
March 30, 2021: National Doctors’ Day
March 30, 2021: National Doctors’ Day While we go about our day-to-day lives, the doctors, nurses, surgeons, and physicians are busy keeping our communities healthy. On a typical day, they work hard, but after the last year with the coronavirus pandemic, recognizing...
