If you are feeling lonely, remember this — you are not alone. Today, one in three adults in the United States reports feeling lonely, with 61 percent of those between the ages of 18 and 25 reporting the highest percentage of loneliness. “Even if you’re surrounded by others throughout the day — or are in a long-term relationship — you can still experience chronic loneliness,” observes Hayley Flott, PDRMA Wellness Consultant…

Shoutout Spotlight

Deborah Gayon, Environmental Education Manager for the Bartlett Nature Center at Bartlett Park District gave Kim Dasbach, Bartlett’s Superintendent of Recreation a Shoutout for Teamwork.

“Kim evokes unwavering positivity and dedication to fostering teamwork,” explains Deborah. “Her commitment to maintaining a super positive mindset and guiding others before passing judgment on progress...

How to Combat Loneliness

In his cross-country listening tour, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., said people surprised him with their stories. “They felt isolated, invisible and insignificant,” Murthy observes. “Even when they couldn’t put their finger on the word lonely, time and time again, people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds, from every corner of the country, would tell me, ‘I have to shoulder all of life’s burdens by myself...

Got More Than a Toothache?

No matter if it’s sharp and sudden or dull and constant, tooth pain is hard to ignore. It’s also often worrisome, as you wonder how much it will cost to fix the problem. The thing is, curing a toothache can be as simple as switching to a toothpaste for sensitive teeth, but it can also be much more serious and require oral surgery…