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. […]
Move It or Lose It! Creating Ways to Stay Active
Part of Sir Isaac Newton’s law of inertia is that a body at rest tends to stay at rest. This law certainly applies to the human body in particular. But while it does require rest, the human body is made to move, to stay active, and to exercise regularly in order to maintain proper long-term […]
Welbrook: Living Life Well
By Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, Executive Director Welbrook at Bloomington opened its doors as a new option for senior living in the Bloomington-Normal area nearly two years ago—and today, the community is thriving! At Welbrook, the happiness and well-being of residents are top priority. The community takes great care to provide the supportive services and […]
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 […]
YWCA RSVP: Honoring Those Who Serve
The best way to honor those who serve is to follow their example and offer service in return. Such service is the purpose of YWCA RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program). RSVP volunteers number almost 600 strong. They spend their time serving almost 70 non-profits in McLean County. Their generosity adds up annually to approximately $1.42 […]
A Christmas for the Senses
By Alexander Germanis Christmas is indeed a magical time—set apart from all other holidays by a certain sense of nostalgia. The magic of the holiday lies in its ability to function as a time machine. No matter what age you are, Christmas can transport you back to a time of innocence, to the time of […]
