Long hours, market conditions and unpredictable weather can create stress for farmers and their families across central Illinois. “Farm life can be very rewarding, but it can also be very stressful, especially at times like planting and harvest,” said Kenny…
Even if you are all-in for Team Summer, few of us can resist the call of autumn with its cooler temps, changing leaves, vibrant blue skies, hometown football games, apple orchards and all things pumpkin. Did you know Illinois produces…
Excited about registering for a running event but not sure if you are up for the challenge? Many people are interested in trying to run in a charitable event but worry they cannot complete the distance. With proper preparation, you…
“Live life, don’t just go through it,” was a favorite expression of Kerby Damery’s and is now the motto behind the KerbyStrong Foundation. Kerby Damery had a passion for racing and lived life to the fullest. Even after being diagnosed…
Paylee Ochs, certified occupational therapist assistant, and Elysa Tripp, speech pathologist, were brainstorming creative therapies for their pediatric patients at Memorial Therapy Center on N. 27th St. in Decatur, when the idea of a “Rehab Olympics” took hold. Immediately they…
Most of us have been there. You have hours ahead of you on the road and from the backseat all you can hear is, “Are we there yet?” This year, instead of loading the kids up on packaged snacks with…
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) occurs when the heart’s upper chambers beat irregularly and often rapidly, upsetting the normal flow of blood. Some people with AFib do not experience any symptoms, but others may feel noticeable physical changes. “Think of AFib as…
Karen Sanders knew something was wrong when her husband Eric showed up at home unexpectedly in the middle of the day. She was off work that Friday in April 2023, preparing to host family for Easter weekend festivities. Eric, a…
Players competing in the 2024 Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS visited the Memorial Wellness Center this week to learn tips to make healthier choices on the road. “Life on the road can be a barrier to a healthy routine,”…
Robin Lane felt poorly throughout most of 2023. Severe abdominal pain coupled with diverticulitis kept the 57-year-old Petersburg resident at home, and eventually she became unable to eat solid food. After difficulty finding a provider who could help, her primary…