Scheduling routine care is important for overall physical and mental wellness; however, according to the CDC, men are less likely than women to have seen or talked to a doctor about their health within the past year. Men are…
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the country, and the majority of these cancers are caused by sun exposure. Skin makes up the body’s largest organ and has two layers: the outer layer called the epidermis…
Some people try to pass off symptoms of depression and anxiety with a passing comment like “I’m having a nervous breakdown!” but the emotional and physical distress associated with depression and anxiety are no joking matter. “Each person handles stressors…
As the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine rolled out at the end of 2020, Kristen and Josh Brown met with their obstetrician for their twelve-week visit and discussed pros and cons of vaccination. Kristen, 30, was eligible to schedule the vaccination because…
Patrick Doyle, 68, of Petersburg can count on one hand the times he’s been sick in his life. So when a severe headache started on Sunday, Jan. 17, he took regular doses of Tylenol and powered through his week. By…
While summer insects are common in Illinois, not every year do we see and hear cicadas, sometimes incorrectly called 17-year “locusts.” (Locusts are actually a different species.) According to the University of Illinois Extension, the Great Eastern Brood X emerges…
Many of us are all too familiar with anxiety these days. Situational anxiety can occur during challenging times such as a worldwide pandemic—or during individual situations like a divorce, a new job, financial hardship or illness. But at times, the…
Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 (14oz) can vegetable or chicken broth Italian seasoning or ¼ teaspoon of dried basil, dash of dried thyme and oregano 2 TB butter 2 TB…
Four days before testing positive for COVID-19, Bill Jones walked half a mile to his deer stand, shot a deer and hauled the carcass back to his vehicle himself. “No problem,” the 59-year-old Taylorville man said. In the days that…
Fear of needles during an immunization or blood draw is not unique to children. Many adults experience a needle phobia as well. For some, the fear can be greater than mild anxiety. But don’t let a fear of needles keep…