The heart is a complex organ, which needs to function at an optimum level for you to feel your best. Fortunately, there are specialized healthcare providers devoted to different aspects of heart health and heart care. Cardiologist: A general cardiologist…
Together, Saf and Betty Peacock made the world a better place. Their philanthropy started early in their 67-year marriage and continued throughout their lives, inspiring others to give back and generously supporting organizations like Lincoln Memorial Hospital (LMH) through the…
Flu season is here. Luckily, flu vaccination is widely available and it’s a proven way to prevent or lessen the severity of this unpleasant – and potentially dangerous – illness. If you’re not sure what type of flu vaccination you…
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…