Wellness Wake Up Call

Wake up to better health with Wellness Wake Up Call! In just two minutes, University of Illinois Extension and WVIK, Quad Cities NPR bring practical tips and motivation to help you take small steps toward a healthier, happier life.

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The fuel to fight cancer

February 23, 2026

Cancer treatments can bring challenging side effects like fatigue, nausea, changes in taste, and loss of appetite. Eating may feel difficult, but nourishing your body helps maintain strength, supports healing, and improves energy.

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All about hydration, Part 1

July 8, 2024

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.

5 tips for summer self-care

July 1, 2024

This week on Wellness Wake Up Call: 5 self-care ideas to help you make the most of the summer season and enhance your overall well-being!

'Tis the season for fresh fruits and vegetables

June 24, 2024

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.

How the MIND diet can improve your brain health

June 17, 2024

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.

Why men should pay attention to their health

June 10, 2024

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.

6 tips for brain health

June 3, 2024

Kristin Bogdonas shares 6 essential tips to keep your brain healthy as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month unfolds.

In the kitchen with herbs

May 25, 2024

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.

Learn more about the DASH eating pattern for blood pressure control

May 20, 2024

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.