How Does Loneliness and Isolation Affect Physical and Mental Health?
By Kimberly Blaker Humans are inherently social animals who rely on interpersonal relationships for a variety of needs. When people experience healthy friendships, family dynamics, and even casual positive interactions with others, they feel a sense of belonging and satisfaction, which translates to better health. Unfortunately, when your social connections and relationships don’t meet […]
Resolving To Do Better
By Sandra Dempsey Post We go from the “most wonderful time of the year” to what some believe is the longest time of the year and it all happens within a month. Many people welcome December with great enthusiasm and a wish to make the month last even longer. They enjoy the shopping, even […]
Moments To Remember
By Sandra Dempsey Post When former students from the Academy of our Lady and Spalding Institute gathered together for their 65th Class reunion this past September, they met first at Peoria Notre Dame High School in Peoria for Mass. That building was not even a thought or consideration when the Class of 1957 was graduating. There […]
Want To Host a Barbecue on a Budget? 5 Tips To Save Money When Grilling
If you’re one of the 70 percent of all households in the U.S. to own a grill or smoker, you’re probably enjoying summer cookouts and barbecues! However, with the rising cost of food, your backyard get-togethers might be costing more than in previous years. You don’t have to skimp on your meats and vegetables to […]
Please Remember to Smile
By Jonathan Davis, Health Alliance No doubt like many of us in the past few years, my family attended a funeral of a close friend not too long ago. And once again the mind of my 10-year-old surprised me and taught me something to remember. As we sat down at this small intimate gathering of […]
Pros and Cons of Retiring Somewhere Else & How to Manage Life if You Do
By Kimberly Blaker When you’re finally able to retire, a new and exciting chapter in life begins. You no longer have to dedicate your time and energy to a job or raising kids. For many retirees, this means a return to focusing on their own wants and needs. One of the most significant changes new […]
Family, Faith, & Friends
By Alexander Germanis The family is the fundamental building block of any society. Within the family unit originates the strength, resilience, drive, and faith to keep a village, city, or country functioning properly. But the power of the family runs so much deeper. The family is a system of support, love, tolerance, patience, and sacrifice […]
