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Summer Skin Care Tips
Summer Skin Care Tips As summer gets into full swing and you spend more time outside in the hot sun, it is important to adjust your skincare routine accordingly. Exposure to sunlight can cause damage that you'll notice quickly, like a sunburn, and damage that may...
7 Tips for Safe Post-Pandemic Travel
On the Road Again: 7 Tips for Safe Post-Pandemic Travel Chances are, you've done the smart, not to mention conscientious thing and protected yourself, your family and your community by getting fully vaccinated against Covid-19. And by doing so, you've quite literally...
Staying Safe This Summer
Staying Safe This Summer As summer is approaching, there are some things you need to keep in mind regarding your health. Along with all the fun and activities, summer brings intense heat and sun, so taking steps to keep yourself and loved ones safe is essential. Skin...
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...