5 ways to improve your finances in the coming year

    Published On: January 28, 2018By 2 min read

    Story: BE Conrad Being fiscally fit is just as important as being physically fit. If your New Year’s resolution involved your finances, you are not alone. Vows to get fiscally [...]

    Does the debt snowball work?

    Published On: January 28, 2018By 2.4 min read

    Story: Jenn Chonillo Getting out of debt is never easy, but it is possible. Debt can be a tool that savvy consumers use to gain frequent-flyer points with their credit [...]

    Dave Says; Advice for old debts and investing with online apps.

    Published On: January 28, 2018By 2.5 min read

    The past can haunt you Dear Dave, My wife co-signed on a loan for an old boyfriend five or six years ago. Now, a collection agency is after her for [...]

    Curried coconut chicken in a crockpot

    Published On: January 28, 2018By 0.3 min read

    A perfect meal made in one pot.  difficulty: easy | serves: 4 Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 14½ ounces coconut milk ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons [...]

    Sit and get fit

    Published On: January 28, 2018By 0.5 min read

    Jaime Brenkus is a physical wellness ambassador for Evergreen Wellness (myeverygreenwellcom.com). Recognizing that Baby Boomers are reaching the point where they need to keep moving, he has this suggestion for [...]

    You can’t outrun your microbes

    Published On: January 28, 2018By 3.6 min read

    Story: Dr. William B. Miller Jr. Exercise doesn’t just affect muscles and joints. Millions of Americans are serious about fitness because we have long been told of its benefits. It [...]

    Cancer: an avenue to ‘The Joy of Living’

    Published On: January 28, 2018By 2.2 min read

    Story: Barry Eaton and Anne Morjanoff In learning to deal with cancer with a diary, a book was born. When Barry was diagnosed with cancer of the throat and thyroid, [...]

    A group effort

    Published On: December 28, 2017By 2.1 min read

    Physicians find it’s easier to provide quality patient care by joining a group that includes doctors in multiple specialties. Moving from a single-practice situation to a multi-specialty group is a [...]

    Top doc

    Published On: December 28, 2017By 4 min read

     Oncologist receives praise for volunteerism and dedication to needy cancer patients served by We Care of Lake County.   When Dr. Borys Mascarenhas was chosen as Physician of the Year, [...]

    Four tips to eat your way to a great night’s sleep

    Published On: December 28, 2017By 3.4 min read

    Eating right provides the gateway to restful, satisfying sleep. Story: Dr. Bill Miller Who hasn’t had a restless night’s sleep? Everyone does on occasion, but for many, it is an [...]

    Six ways running gives you a better life

    Published On: December 28, 2017By 2.8 min read

    We all know running is supposed to be great for your body. Sure, the exercise burns calories, it strengthens cardiovascular health, and might help you live longer, and sometimes it [...]

    Easy fajita chicken recipe in a crockpot

    Published On: December 28, 2017By 0.6 min read

    This simple and healthy recipe makes for a wonderful fiesta. → difficulty: easy | serves: 4 Ingredients 3-4 chicken breasts or 5-6 thighs (breasts are better in this recipe) 1 [...]

    Warrior workouts

    Published On: December 28, 2017By 0.4 min read

    Legendary Navy Seal Stewart Smith wrote “Warrior Workouts” to help those who want to go a little further in their fitness. With 100 workouts from calisthenics to cardio, “Warrior Workouts" [...]

    Hobbies: A prescription for relaxation and peace

    Published On: December 22, 2017By 4.5 min read

    Despite demanding schedules, medical professionals find time for fun-filled activities. While those in the medical field are driven workaholics who make many sacrifices, they still understand the importance of maintaining [...]

    Put “happy” back into the holidays

    Published On: November 28, 2017By 11.9 min read

    Whatever hurts tends to hurt worse around Christmastime. Fortunately, there are ways to cope and brighten your holidays. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. For Maile DeLand, it [...]