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Category: Healthy Living

Yes, you can eat healthier and still enjoy holiday favorites

Posted on December 14, 2020February 23, 2021 by Kristin Cramer

The holidays are here! For many families, food is front and center at this time of year. Many holiday favorites are high in fat and calories. If you’re concerned about keeping you and your family healthy, we’ve got some tips for lightening up those old favorites without sacrificing flavor.

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Posted in Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Holidays, Wellness
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Seasonal Affective Disorder is coming

Posted on October 30, 2020February 23, 2021 by Kristin Cramer

The leaves are turning and, for some people, so is their mood. Fall brings many things to enjoy, but Seasonal Affective Disorder is not one of them. WPS’ medical director, Dr. Jonah Fox, offers some advice for coping with SAD.

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Vaccines save lives—are yours up to date?

Posted on July 23, 2020February 23, 2021 by Kristin Cramer

Scientists around the world are working hard to make and distribute a new vaccine for COVID-19. And while the pandemic has stolen the headlines, there are still many other diseases out there. Fortunately, many of those already have vaccines.

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Posted in Community, Healthy Living, Seniors, Wellness
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Chocolate—is it really good for you?

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 by Kristin Cramer

Chocolate—it’s delicious and … nutritious? Studies show that chocolate contains a variety of nutrients that can have a positive effect on health.

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Posted in Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Wellness Tagged brain health, chocolate, cocoa, dark chocolate, heart health, mood, nutrition Leave a comment
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Reduce Pain and Up Your Game with Fitness Rollers

Posted on May 22, 2020July 22, 2020 by Kristin Cramer

Fitness rollers have been steadily gaining in popularity among athletes and fitness enthusiasts over the past several years. Versatile and relatively inexpensive, fitness rollers can be used before, during, or after a workout.

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Screens are a part of kids' daily lives.

Can too much screen time hurt my child’s development?

Posted on April 6, 2020April 7, 2020 by Kristin Cramer

Personal electronic devices have become an indispensable part of daily life, not just for adults, but for many kids as well. At home and at school, tablets, phones, computers, television, and video games expose kids to screens all day long. But what effects, if any, does screen time have on children’s developing brains?

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Stay warm for your winter workouts

Posted on February 22, 2020April 7, 2020 by Lucian Babiarz

If you live in a cold-weather state, it can be tempting to curl up in the house all winter and hibernate until spring.

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Preventing falls

Simple exercises to prevent falls

Posted on September 3, 2019August 28, 2019 by Lucian Babiarz

Falls are the leading cause of injuries for people age 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC study, more than one in four seniors report at least one fall in an average year.

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Men's Health Month

National Men’s Health Month

Posted on June 9, 2019June 3, 2019 by Wendy Hathaway

June is National Men’s Health Month, the perfect time to learn more about the steps that men of all ages can take to prevent certain health problems through early detection and treatment. 

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‘Take baby steps’ to improve health, fight stroke

Posted on May 1, 2019April 8, 2019 by Ryan Kanable

May is American Stroke Month. This month, take some time to learn more about strokes and how they can be prevented. Your lifestyle can influence the likelihood of a stroke, as well as how well you recover.

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‘Pick small goals’ to improve heart health

Posted on February 4, 2019March 1, 2019 by Ryan Kanable

Heart health is important. Just ask Scott Kowalski. On May 12, 2014, Scott suffered a stroke caused by a heart issue. He had just pulled into his driveway at home. Without warning, his left side became paralyzed and he collapsed.

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Today’s yoga classes offer great workouts

Posted on April 27, 2018January 7, 2019 by WPS Health Insurance

I never used to think of yoga as much of a workout. As one who usually sticks with running and weight lifting as her main form of exercise, I was unaware of the new world of yoga.

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