August 2020 Bloomington Normal News and Views Issue
Make-Ahead Breakfast for Easier Mornings
If you’re juggling a new set of responsibilities right now, you’re not alone. Those busy mornings may still pose challenges even if your commute no longer exists. Making breakfast in advance can give you a few extra minutes to move your body, center your mind, or simply hit the snooze button one more time and still put […]
Tips for Finding the Right Assisted Living Community
Submitted by Michele Phillips, Business Office Manager for Welbrook at Bloomington Today in the United States, nearly one million people enjoy the benefits of residing in a senior assisted living community. These residents chose senior living because—like you—they want to remain active and engaged, they value their independence, and they appreciate quality of life. With […]
Helping Others Through Working Together
By Sandra Dempsey Post When Bloomington resident Shirley Folz was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, she received both chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The latter caused what she calls a “sunburn” type reaction to her skin, causing discomfort. She also had creams and gels to apply to the affected area to keep the skin supple. […]
Science Fiction to Science Fact Mako Robotic-Arm Surgical Assistant for Joint Replacement Surgery
By Alexander Germanis Writers of science fiction have often predicted the future of technology. From Jules Verne’s 19th century stories about nuclear-powered submarines and traveling to the moon to Arthur C. Clarke’s description of the iPad over 40 years before it became reality, science fiction has made more than its fair share of accurate predictions. […]
