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.
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!
Water is essential for a variety of bodily functions. Learn how much water you need daily, how to check hydration status, and how to prevent dehydration during all of your summer activities.
We shed light on this topic because only 1 in 10 adults gets enough of these superfoods each day! Kristin shares ideas on how to increase your F&V intake.
Did you know you can eat delicious food and nourish your brain? This week, we highlight the latest research on the MIND Diet and examples of foods to include (and reduce) during mealtime. There are 10 brain-health food groups.
Men are less likely to seek medical treatment compared to women, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men live five or six years less than women. Learn about 3 lifestyle habits for healthy living.
Herbs have been used for thousands of years for herbal remedies, bug repellent in linens, for fragrance, and of course cooking. Celebrate herbs throughout the year by planting them yourself and using them for all of your culinary needs.
Half of Americans have high blood pressure and don't know they have it! Following the DASH eating plan can help get blood pressure under control and reduce your risk for heart disease. Learn more about it in this week's episode.