Wellness

'I needed me back then': Machesney Park nurse spreads mental health awareness th...

July 5, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — During the 2020 lockdown many people picked up new hobbies. Travel nurse...

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Yoga in the Garden at Klehm Arboretum

July 26, 2021 @ 12:09 pm

Join Instructor Stephanie at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden for Yoga in the Garden! Classes are every other Saturday July 31st through August 28th...

Grand Re-opening Of Keye-Mallquist Park In Rockford

July 1, 2021 @ 3:18 pm

There’s a new place to play in Rockford. the Rockford Park District has announced the grand re-opening of Keye-Mallquist Park! A new playground,...

What To Do For Your Sunburn

June 16, 2021 @ 1:33 pm

One thing that can really put a damper on your summer fun is a sunburn. Google Trends put out a report that found...

First-Of-Its-Kind Drug to Slow Alzheimer's Disease Progression

June 8, 2021 @ 11:31 am

Time is stolen from families and the person who is suffering from Alzheimer’s but now there is hope for millions of Americans who are...

When Do You Start Taking Your Health Seriously?

June 7, 2021 @ 2:59 pm

What age did you finally start taking your health seriously? If you did it young, good for you, because most of us don’t. ...

Study Shows Kids Today Get Bored Outside In Less Than An Hour

May 24, 2021 @ 2:34 pm

Remember when you were a kid and you would go outside and play for hours? Well that’s not so much the case anymore...

Five Free Ways to Deal with Allergy Season this Year

May 21, 2021 @ 12:30 pm

People with allergies will spend around $16,000 during their life dealing with them. So here are five FREE ways to help deal with allergy...

Eats + Speaks Fills Much Needed Gap for Pediatric Therapy Services in Northern I...

May 18, 2021 @ 10:26 am

Eats + Speaks, a therapist-owned and operated a private practice in downtown Byron, Illinois, is excited to announce it has hired three new therapists...

Walmart And Sam's Club Offering Walk-In Covid Vaccinations

May 4, 2021 @ 3:03 pm

Need to get a Covid Vaccine but can’t find the time? No worries. Walmart and Sam’s Club are now offering walk-in vaccinations. Walk-in’s...

Walmart And Sam's Club Offering Walk-In Covid Vaccinations

May 4, 2021 @ 3:03 pm

Need to get a Covid Vaccine but can’t find the time? No Worries. Walmart and Sam’s Club are now offering walk-in vaccinations. Walk-in’s...

Protect Your Pets From Fleas, Ticks & Heartworm

April 27, 2021 @ 2:31 pm

As the weather gets warmer, we all begin to spend more time outdoors. With more outdoor gatherings comes interaction with outdoor pests. But, we’re...

New Series Coming to Netflix That Will Help You Sleep

April 15, 2021 @ 10:38 am

A good night’s sleep has been hard to come by for a lot of people over the past year, partly to blame is Netflix....

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine on Pause in Illinois

April 13, 2021 @ 11:30 am

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) made the announcement on Tuesday that they recommend “pausing” the use of...

Are You Worried People Will Judge You When You Sneeze Due to Allergies Now?

April 2, 2021 @ 8:45 am

It’s been a year since we have been going through this whole pandemic. So if you have had the urge to cough or sneeze...

Saturday Morning Yoga at the Market

March 30, 2021 @ 10:41 am

There are so many benefits of doing yoga. It helps improve mobility, strength, and balance. It also helps with back pain and makes you...

Improve Your Strength with Yoga at the Market (3/31)

March 30, 2021 @ 10:36 am

There are so many benefits of doing yoga. It helps improve mobility, strength, and balance. It also helps with back pain and makes you...

Mid-30s Are Supposedly the Best Years of Your Life

March 29, 2021 @ 8:36 am

If you could be one age for the rest of your life – what would you choose? A new survey finds most Americans believe the...

Pandemic Stress Has Caused Big Increase In Dental Issues

March 25, 2021 @ 11:27 am

People tend to grind their teeth when they are stressed and we’ve been faced with A LOT of stress this past year. It’s so...

Get Back To Being Active With The UW Health Sports Factory

March 25, 2021 @ 9:45 am

If your looking to get active after a year of staying home, The UW Health Sports Factory is a great way to do...

Lower Your Blood Pressure With Stretching

March 23, 2021 @ 1:19 pm

These days it takes an effort to live a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes though there are simple things you can do like stretching. A...

Winery Contest Will Pay Someone $120K to Move to Sonoma, California

March 23, 2021 @ 10:24 am

A winery in Sonoma County, California is hiring someone to move to wine country for a year, drink wine, and learn the industry! They’re...

Start Your Morning with Saturday Yoga at the Market

March 22, 2021 @ 7:34 pm

Wake up and start your morning with Saturday Yoga at the Market! This weekend (03/27), for only $10 (mat included) you can take a...

Take Caution When Posting Your Vaccination Card on Social Media

March 22, 2021 @ 1:00 pm

With vaccines rolling out, everyone is excited to show off their vaccination cards. Experts are now saying that people are trying to steal...

Rockford Area Schools Competing In Blood Drive Challenge

March 22, 2021 @ 11:16 am

With the pandemic, there is a need for blood donations more than ever. That’s why The Rock River Valley Blood Center is sponsoring...

Dad Bods Are Now Most Attractive Body Type

March 17, 2021 @ 1:35 pm

Have you given up on the perfect physique? Well don’t worry because now the “dad bod” is what people are looking for! A new...

Come Out for Pints and Pilates at Prairie Street Brewing Co.

March 16, 2021 @ 10:29 am

This Saturday, March 20th, marks the first day of spring! Celebrate accordingly with Pints and Pilates at Prairie Street Brewing Co. From 11 am...

Mistakes We Make in the Morning That Ruin Our Productivity

March 12, 2021 @ 8:17 am

Are there some mornings that you wake up and you just can’t get out of bed, or feel sluggish? There are some things you...

The Pandemic: One Year Later

March 11, 2021 @ 10:47 am

The coronavirus was declared a pandemic by the WHO, one year ago. In this past year, we have experienced loss, disruption, and uncertainty. This...

Checking Your Child's Mental Health

March 10, 2021 @ 9:39 am

The ongoing stress and uncertainty of this pandemic will wear anyone down. Whether your child is coming home from college for spring break or...

CDC Releases Activity Guidelines For Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated

March 9, 2021 @ 12:52 pm

The CDC has released its first guidelines for those who have been fully vaccinated. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last required dose...

National Day of Unplugging: Put Down the Phone

March 5, 2021 @ 12:49 pm

What is the first thing you do when you wake up? Like most people, the first thing you do is probably check your phone,...

Tooth Fairy Payments At An All Time High

February 24, 2021 @ 2:59 pm

Apparently the pandemic hasn’t stopped the Tooth Fairy. According to Delta Dental’s 23rd annual Tooth Fairy Poll, they found the national average is...

Illinois is Expanding Coronavirus Vaccine Eligibility

February 24, 2021 @ 1:00 pm

Starting Thursday, February 25th, more people in Illinois will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Expanding Phase 1B, Illinois is prioritizing individuals with...

Wearing Socks To Bed Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster

February 17, 2021 @ 2:28 pm

Do you have problems falling asleep? Maybe a nice pair of socks can help you out with that problem. According to a doctor...

Rockford Researcher Named Inventor Of The Year!

February 16, 2021 @ 2:35 pm

Rockford researcher Dr. Ramaswamy Kalyanasundaram has been named the 2020 Inventor of the Year by the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Kalyanasundaram is the...

Be Safe Not Sorry with Your Space Heater This Winter

February 16, 2021 @ 2:11 pm

Did you know that December, January, and February are the leading months for home heating fires? As the subzero temperatures touch down in the...

Working From Home? Protect Your Eyes!

February 16, 2021 @ 11:42 am

Any eye doctor will tell you that sitting in front of any screen for long periods of time is bad for your eyes. Now,...

Don't Post Your Covid Vaccination Card On Social Media

February 4, 2021 @ 2:59 pm

These days people post everything on social media. However, this might not be one of those occasions. Posting your COVID vaccine card on social...

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Diminished Taste or Smell after COVID-19 Recovery? You Aren't Alone

February 2, 2021 @ 5:59 pm

Still having trouble tasting or smelling long after your COVID-19 recovery? Turns out you aren’t alone! It’s happened to millions of COVID-19 survivors and...

Feeling Stressed: Head Down to Embassy Suites Rockford for Yoga

January 27, 2021 @ 11:40 am

Has the stress of the pandemic been giving you anxiety? Then you might want to try some yoga down at the Embassy Suites Rockford,...

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11 Wellness Tips for Winter

January 26, 2021 @ 10:27 am

As the seasons change so do our health needs. And during the winter we all need a little extra care. Below you’ll find 11...

How To Walk On The Ice

January 12, 2021 @ 2:30 pm

It’s winter here in the stateline which means those walkways can get a little slick. Here are some tips on how to keep your...

How Dirty Is Your Cell Phone?

January 8, 2021 @ 9:36 am

You use your phone every day. The question is how often do you clean it? Well according to surveys Most people clean their...

Mental Health During Pregnancy in COVID-19

January 8, 2021 @ 6:47 am

Pregnancy can be a very stressful time for new moms especially now during a pandemic. Now, new moms and women who are pregnant are...

Do You Feel Older Than You Are?

January 7, 2021 @ 2:41 pm

They say you are only as old as you feel. Turns out that’s pretty accurate. Two-thirds of Americans between 25 and 45 say...

Drinking Your Coffee Strong Could Help Add Years To Your Life

January 6, 2021 @ 2:40 pm

If your a coffee drinker, this might just be the thing you want to hear. Drinking your coffee strong, could add years to...

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New Covid-19 Rapid Testing Site Opens in Rockford

January 5, 2021 @ 4:55 pm

Oak Street Health has officially opened a COVID-19 drive-thru rapid testing site in downtown Rockford. The site is located in the upper parking lot...

Don't Eat Icicles!

January 4, 2021 @ 9:48 am

You know you’ve done it. You see an icicle hanging from the roof or garage and you decided to break it off and...

Costco To Start Selling Corona Virus Tests

December 28, 2020 @ 8:42 am

Costco has a reputation of a store where you can literally buy almost anything…..including Corona Virus tests. The retail giant will be selling...

Watch: Mental Health Tips with The Office's Rainn Wilson

December 9, 2020 @ 1:34 pm

Rainn Wilson, who played Dwight Schrute on NBC’s The Office, has been hosting a series of video interviews with celebrities on YouTube called...

Our Furry Friends Are Our Best Friends in 2020

December 8, 2020 @ 1:23 pm

Here’s a sentence that’s never been written: 2020 has been a tough year. Okay, so maybe it’s been written in almost every article this...

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Good News: Boost Your Immune System...with Wine

December 8, 2020 @ 8:54 am

We could all use some good news in 2020 and this certainly lands in that category. It turns out there are 7 wines that...

Is Your Hand Sanitizer Frozen? Throw It Out!

December 3, 2020 @ 12:27 pm

These days it’s always good to keep a bottle of hand sanitizer near by. Your car is a good place for one but...

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Holiday Stress + Pandemic: How to Cope

November 30, 2020 @ 12:35 pm

The holidays can be stressful. Add a pandemic and isolation from family and friends and it can feel 10 times worse. The CDC...

Governor Pritzker Expands COVID Mitigation Restrictions

November 17, 2020 @ 5:11 pm

Gov. JB Pritzker has announced new COVID-19 restrictions that will take effect statewide. .All regions in Illinois will now operate under Tier 3 mitigations...

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Keep Your Office Clean During COVID-19

November 12, 2020 @ 4:09 pm

Keeping a clean and sanitized office during these COVID-19 times is a must. RBG Janitorial in Rockford offers cost-effective methods of sanitizing and...

COVID Cleaning with RBG Janitorial

November 12, 2020 @ 4:09 pm

Keeping a clean and sanitized office during these COVID-19 times is a must. RBG Janitorial in Rockford offers cost-effective methods of sanitizing and...

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5 Mood Boosting Foods to Beat Pandemic Fatigue

November 11, 2020 @ 2:05 pm

It’s natural to feel down in the dumps sometimes but it seems to be happening more and more in 2020. Eating is a popular...

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Boost Your Immunity with this Fruit

November 6, 2020 @ 3:17 pm

In the midst of a pandemic, boosting your immunity is uber important. So why not do that while eating one of the tastiest fruits...

In a Self-Care Rut? Here are 4 Remedies

November 6, 2020 @ 2:55 pm

With all that’s going on right now, it’s easy to get in a rut professionally, personally, romantically…the list goes on. But you may not...

More People Are Getting Diagnosed with Breast Cancer says SwedishAmerican

November 3, 2020 @ 11:39 am

Even though Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over, the disease itself is still circling around not just the Stateline, but the country as well....