The forecast in Wisconsin called for freezing temperatures and sporadic snow showers. As far as winters go, this had been an easy one, but for some reason I still had a pretty severe case of the winter blahs. To combat this
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by Louise February 7th, 2025Dining out can be a welcome excursion from cooking your own meal, but it can also lead to deviations from healthful habits. Restaurant meals tend to be oversized and overloaded with fat and sodium. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to make your break from home cooked meals as healthful as can be.
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Croup- a common viral infection
by Tom Seman MD FAAP January 31st, 2025Croup is a common viral infection whose season is typically between October/November and April and results in the usual stuffy nose, low-moderate grade fever, hoarse voice and a sore throat. The distinguishing symptom that characterizes croup is the cough. The cough is described as seal-like or bark-like (sharp, medium-pitched cough in short bursts). The cough generally occurs between 7PM-7AM. Occasionally, the cough can show up during the
Exercise Your Way to Happiness
by Lori Sciame January 24th, 2025Read More
Feeling trapped in your home by the wintery wind and the ever increasing mounds of snow outside your door? If so, you might want to try chasing the seasonal blues away by adding exercise to your daily routine. Don't worry; I'm not going to preach to you about the benefits of beginning a jogging or weight lifting program. I merely want
Tips for Healthy Eating on Vacation
by Louise January 17th, 2025Read More
Vacation has a different meaning for various people, but for many, especially regarding dietary concerns, it means something like, "time to splurge!" Whether that splurge be eating extra indulgent foods, booking a five-star hotel, or utilizing a fractional ownership jet, it is a fun part of vacation. If a family is staying in a familiar place, vacation seems like the perfect time to treat yourself to all
Handle Stress and Live Forever!
by Joe Lawrence January 10th, 2025Read More
Stress can age a person like nothing else. Just look at before and after pictures of all the Presidents. Presidents Clinton and Obama both look very young prior to assuming office. Then look at them eight years later. Sure they are eight years older, but they appear to have aged twice that much. Why? Stress.
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