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4 Common Challenges when Breastfeeding

August 1, 2019

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General Health

There is no question that breastfeeding is a healthy choice for your baby. But, for a lot of mothers, breastfeeding past the first few months can be a struggle. In fact, in Wisconsin 82.2% of mothers choose to start out breastfeeding, but only 48.8% are exclusively breastfeeding at 3 months. During those first months of […]

Getting Back on Track After a Cheat Meal

Tiffany

July 17, 2019

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General Health

Happy post-fair week friends! I hope you were able to get out to the fair and enjoy the weather—wasn’t it gorgeous? For those of you who did make it out to the fair, I’m sure you’ve all seen the delicious fried foods that were at every corner. I myself enjoyed a nice cheese curd […]

Healthy Summer BBQ Party Foods

Lisa Ashwill, RD CD

June 6, 2019

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Nutrition

Summer is a time to get out of the kitchen and fire up the BBQ! In my family, summer is also about planning for our 4th of July party between the parade and fireworks. What better excuse to invite over friends and family than a barbecue cook out? It’s a time to get out all […]

Steps To Better Your Heart Health

Tiffany

February 14, 2019

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General Health

Check out these steps to ensure you’re making heart health a top priority in your life Happy February everyone! When I think of February, I think of the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and Pitchers and Catchers reporting. As of lately, I’m thinking about the amount of “Wisconsin weather” we’ve had. In the “Health and wellness world”, February […]

How much protein should you really be eating?

Fort HealthCare

June 4, 2018

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Nutrition

A macronutrient essential to the muscle-building process, protein molecules are made up of amino acids, several of which are considered “essential”. This means that they cannot be synthesized naturally and have to be sourced from your diet. Because protein not only helps us build muscle, but is also stored in tissue and bone and used […]

Spring Fitness and Nutrition!

Tiffany

April 12, 2018

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General Health

I absolutely love this time of year—seeing the trees bud; watching the grass turn green; enjoying the extended daylight; and the happier mood in people. For me, it means I can switch from the treadmill (lovingly coined the ‘dreadmill’ by many of my runner friends) to outdoor running, which is always a welcomed change! Winter […]

Food Swaps For A Healthier Super Bowl Sunday

Fort HealthCare

January 25, 2018

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Nutrition

As the Super Bowl comes creeping up in the coming weeks, we start to prepare dishes and snacks for our parties with friends and family. Unfortunately, most of those dishes and snacks are packed with calories, fried in grease and just overall unhealthy. The average football fan eats about a day’s worth of calories during […]

Eating Well for Hearing Health

Cheryl Kinney, Au.D.

March 16, 2017

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Nutrition

You’ve probably heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” While that may not be entirely true, the foods you consume can have a positive effect on your hearing. Studies indicate foods rich in certain nutrients can help boost your hearing. In some cases, they may even help prevent or delay hearing loss. Omega-3 fatty […]

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4 Common Challenges when Breastfeeding

Getting Back on Track After a Cheat Meal

Healthy Summer BBQ Party Foods

Steps To Better Your Heart Health

How much protein should you really be eating?

Spring Fitness and Nutrition!

Food Swaps For A Healthier Super Bowl Sunday

Eating Well for Hearing Health