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Most People Don't Know the Warning Signs of Stroke

Details: Published on Thursday, 29 May 2014 17:25; Written by PRNewswire

On average, one American dies from a stroke every four minutes. Stroke is also the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. While common, stroke is also preventable...

Survey shows American less worried about recession; need a vacation

Details: Published on Wednesday, 21 May 2014 16:35; Written by PRNewswire

CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ -- Americans appear ready to move on from worrying about the recession and one thing seems clear: they need a vacation.

mintellogo Mintel's annual comparative audit report, "American Lifestyles 2014," suggests that renewed consumer spending is in line with pre-recession trends and consumer optimism is higher than it's been in years.

In 2013,...

Deadline for Women Leader nominations May 5

Details: Published on Wednesday, 30 April 2014 15:38; Written by The Peorian

The deadline for nominations for the 2014 Women to Women Leader Awards is May 5, with the awards to be presented May 28.

The Women’s Fund of the Community...

National Hearing Test offered free until Father's Day

Details: Published on Friday, 16 May 2014 17:17; Written by PRNewswire

hearing test Nearly half of adults over age 48 experience...

Farm-to-table concept finding its way into central Illinois

Details: Published on Friday, 11 April 2014 00:00; Written by Paul Gordon

beets Lyndon Hartz epitomizes the members of his generation who view what they put in their bodies as important, at least more so than generations before them who cared little about nutrition over convenience.

If they have their way family meals across America will consist of home cooked food that came from a local farm, or perhaps their own backyard...

Census Bureau: Bicycle commuting on the rise

Details: Published on Friday, 09 May 2014 14:22; Written by PRNewswire

bicycling Many U.S. cities are seeing an increase in bicycle commuters, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released...

Farm-Fresh Breakfast: New restaurant will modernize an old concept

Details: Published on Friday, 11 April 2014 00:00; Written by Paul Gordon

french-toast M any people would agree that there aren’t many independent restaurants in Peoria that serve a good, hearty breakfast. There are none who care to make all the food fresh from the farm, said Dustin Allen.