Health column: 5 facts about health disease
Today, Feb. 7, is National Wear Red Day, a day when people across the nation come together to wear the symbolic color to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease to help…
Common cold, flu can look alike: Make sure you know the difference
The common cold and the flu can often look alike, so how can you tell the difference? Having a stuffy nose, sneezing and a sore throat are more indicative of…
Health column: Listen to your heart for healthy, successful deer season
It’s deer season once again and the last thing you want to do is spend it in a doctor’s office – or worse, the emergency department – because of heart…
Health column: What to know about breast cancer
About one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The good news is that…
Health column: It takes a team to keep tobacco out of hands of youth
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in Wisconsin and claims over 7,000 lives in Wisconsin each year. Many tobacco users struggle with quitting even though they know…
Health column: Shedding light on melanoma
It’s a common sight every spring – fair-skinned Americans stripping down to their shorts or swimsuits and soaking up the rays. It’s all good fun, until someone gets skin cancer.…
Health column: Tips to ensure a healthy school year
Another school year has begun, and while you made sure your child had all the school supplies they needed to succeed, it’s just as important to make sure they have…
