Wellness Wake Up Call

Nutrition and wellness educator Kristin Bogdonas provides timely news, information, ideas to promote healthy living in the Quad Cities and beyond. Wellness Wake Up Call is produced by WVIK in partnership with University of Illinois Extension.
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Did you know diabetes can negatively impact your heart health? Knowing your numbers and keeping them within the desired range will help decrease your risk of heart disease. 

Kind mind, happy heart

Extending kindness to yourself and others can improve your heart health. Listen in to learn how! 

Stocking a heart-healthy pantry

Focus on foods that can improve heart health and give your pantry a heart-healthy makeover with these 3 tips. 

Prevent Falls with these 4 Tips

Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults 65 years and older and account for 95% of the 300,000 hip fractures in the United States annually.


Essential Items for your Winter Wellness Arsenal

Listen in for 10 essential items to stay well all winter long. 

Time to Thrive in 2025!

Thriving in 2025 requires balance in physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Here are practical tips to help you flourish. 

January is Family Fit Month

Are you getting 150 minutes of physical activity each week? This recommendation may seem impossible during the winter months so here are a few helpful tips to maximize your time during Family Fit Month this January.

Foods to focus on during cold and flu season

Foods play a key role in cold and flu season! Tune in to find out which foods and nutrients can help you get over illness quicker. 

Do the holiday hustle to maintain a healthy weight

Are you looking for fun ways to stay active and maintain a healthy weight amidst all of your festive favorites? Tune in for simple ways to move more and keep those tinsel toes moving this holiday season! 

Holiday baking and food safety tips

Tune in for simple steps to keep food safe and your loved ones well-fed this holiday season and spread nothing but joy! 

Gift-giving tips to inspire health and wellness

Tune in for creative ideas to encourage wellness-focused goals in your loved ones through thoughtful holiday gifts and inspire long-lasting positive habits in the year to come! 

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