Did you participate in Dry January? Abstaining from alcohol for the first month of the year has gained traction since the pandemic with numerous apps available to tick off your no-alcohol days in January. The health benefits of abstaining are…
Many of us watch how many homemade cookies and candies we munch on this time of year, but monitoring the calories in holiday drinks can be more difficult to track, and they add up fast. “So many holiday meals include…
If you are currently suffering from body aches, chills, fever and other flu symptoms, you are not alone. Influenza continues to increase at a rapid rate throughout Illinois and the nation. Central Illinois is no exception. Flu symptoms include fever,…
For some people, December brings too many opportunities for anxiety or depression – pressure to maintain busy social schedules, spend money, find perfect gifts, eat unhealthy foods and ignore normal sleep routines. Here are some early indicators that stress might…
It’s December — time for parties, baked goods and gatherings centered on large meals … and if you’re not careful, growing waistlines. Don’t let this season of indulgence run away with your good intentions. Here are some tips on how…
Keeping that beard after No-Shave November? No-Shave November originated as a fun way to raise awareness about men’s health issues, support cancer awareness and raise funds to support cancer prevention, research and education. If you are one of the many guys…
Memorial Holiday Fest, presented by the Springfield Memorial Foundation in partnership with Downtown Springfield, Inc., will feature a festive lineup of community events and family activities on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings between Nov. 26 and Dec. 21 in downtown Springfield. Most…
While summer humidity helps naturally maintain moisture balance in your skin, when autumn’s drier days take hold, you may notice your skin becomes more dry and itchy. Drier weather combined with fall allergens may create a double whammy for sensitive…
The bitter, fluctuating temperatures and precipitation during winter can bring out the grouch in most of us, but believe it or not, there are a few health benefits credited to cold weather. Avinash Viswanathan, MD, an internal medicine physician with…
Have you been binging on Netflix? Sleeping more than usual? Not exercising enough? If so, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression related to the seasons of the year. Typically, SAD starts…