Visit a Farmers Market to Eat Healthier and Support Our Local Economy
During the warmer months, several farmers markets operate in our area. Here’s why you should visit one of them. 5 Reasons to Visit a Farmers Market Farmers markets have freshly picked, local produce. At farmers markets, you can purchase locally grown produce that the farmer picked not long before handing it to you. You get to […]
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Parenting Around Technology: How to Handle the Risks
While there’s no doubt that technology improves our quality of life in many ways, most of us are also aware of the darker side of our relationship with modern technology. The potential downside of technology’s presence in our lives aren’t theoretical or paranoid; there is a growing body of scientific research pointing to some harmful […]
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June is Men’s Health Month
You’re probably aware Father’s Day occurs every year on the third Sunday in June. Did you know there’s another observance in June that’s also significant for men? June is Men’s Health Month. This is a great time to encourage Dad and the other men you love to take an active role to improve their health. […]
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Lightning Facts: What You Need to Know
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week Facts and Safety Tips National Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 23-29. Let’s take a few minutes to review some lightning facts and discuss several lightning safety tips. Lightning Facts: What You Need to Know Lightning is an electrical discharge caused by imbalances between storm clouds and the ground, or […]
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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: 5 Things You Need to Know
Every June, advocates, volunteers, health professionals, caregivers, and family members come together to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and brain awareness. Supporters wear purple in solidarity for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia on The Longest Day, June 21. One of the best ways you can support brain health for yourself and others is […]
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Mission Work Makes a Lasting Impact
Dr. Druffner’s Mission Trip to East Africa: Written by Dr. Druffner Each year for the past eight years, I have traveled with my family to St. Luke’s hospital in a village within the South Pare mountains of Tanzania, in East Africa. For five weeks each year, my mission has been to train and support the […]
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How Much Is Too Much? Avoid Overscheduling Your Kids This Summer
For modern parents, it’s easy to worry about giving our children the best chance at success. We’re surrounded with information about opportunities for kids, the risks of too much screen time, and the competitive world that they’ll face when they grow up. But in the effort to help our kids grow and develop, there’s another […]
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Raising happier kids and recognizing signs of childhood anxiety
When anxiety gets in the way of growing up healthy Let’s say you’re the next batter up in a championship baseball game and the bases are loaded. Your team’s down by one point and there are two outs. You sure don’t want to strike out. You may feel your heart racing, your palms sweating and […]
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol can reduce stress and make people feel more relaxed. Drinking is an activity that’s associated with holidays, celebrations, events and just about any time people are getting together. But drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. In Wisconsin alone, there are an average […]
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Healthy Kids Are Higher Achievers
Are we doing enough to make sure our kids are healthy, happy and doing their best? We help them with homework, teach them about good hygiene, share our values, morals and life lessons that we’ve learned over the years. To add to those efforts, according to the CDC, kids who are healthy and active are […]
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