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 […]
Honoring Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy on His Birthday
Submitted by The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum February 12, 1809, passed quietly in America. No major conflict was taking place, no major legislation was being debated, and no elections were being held. Yet this was one of the most important days in American history: Abraham Lincoln was born in a small log cabin […]
Apostolic Christian Skylines Home Care Services: The Right Amount of Help
Apostolic Christian Skylines Home Care Services The Right Amount of Help By Alexander Germanis From the time each of us enters this world, we are dependent upon the help of others. While the level of care we require fluctuates greatly, usually tapering off as we enter adulthood, the fact remains: we all need at least […]
Ways Pets Improve Overall Well-Being
Ways Pets Improve Overall Well-Being Self-care is an important piece of maintaining a happy and healthy life, and adopting a pet can be a beneficial way to improve overall well-being in a number of ways. From reducing loneliness to keeping people more active, the perks of pet ownership can be felt both physically and emotionally, […]
VA Benefits for Assisted Living
By Linda Snyder, Senior Care Advocate, Villas of Holly Brook Every day, people just like you are confronted with important decisions about the care of their elderly loved one while keeping in mind their comfort, safety, dignity, and well-being. You are not alone in this process. If your loved one needs assistance with daily activities, […]
Protect Your Smile with Dental Insurance
Submitted by Pam Deaton, HealthMarkets I love visiting the dentist. Yes, I said it. I actually get excited when those biannual check-ups pop up on my calendar, signifying that my pearly whites will soon be all squeaky clean again. There’s something to be said for having a great smile. Smile, and the world smiles with […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Research shows you can lower your risk, particularly […]
February 2020 Peoria NV Issue
February 2020 Bloomington NV Issue
Ways to Make the World a Better Place for Seniors
By 2050, the senior population (adults age 65 and older) will be more than double that of the world’s youngest citizens, and the number of people living beyond age 80 is expected to triple over the next 30 years. As the aging population increases, some 11.3 million seniors are living alone, according to the Institute […]
