Wellness Wake Up Call

Kristin Bogdonas

Nutrition and wellness educator Kristin Bogdonas of University of Illinois Extension 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. read less

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Vegetarian Awareness Month

Vegetarian Awareness Month

October is National Vegetarian Awareness Month. First created by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977, its goal was to raise awareness about a vegetarian lifestyle, including the environmental, ethical, health, and humanitarian aspects.

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Vegetarian Awareness Month

Vegetarian Awareness Month

October is National Vegetarian Awareness Month. First created by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977, its goal was to raise awareness about a vegetarian lifestyle, including the environmental, ethical, health, and humanitarian aspects.

Tips for Helping Someone Experiencing Emotional Distress

Tips for Helping Someone Experiencing Emotional Distress

Do you know the warning signs of suicide and where to go for help? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death among Americans and is preventable.

Finding Balance at School with the 8 Dimensions of Wellness

Finding Balance at School with the 8 Dimensions of Wellness

Considering the eight dimensions of wellness—emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual—can provide a holistic approach to maintaining balance and well-being during this busy time.

Tips for Aging Well

Tips for Aging Well

Here are 5 healthy behaviors to help with healthy aging

Kickstart Your Day with a Better Breakfast

Kickstart Your Day with a Better Breakfast

Here are 7 tips to build a better breakfast.

The Benefits of Breastfeeding: Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month

The Benefits of Breastfeeding: Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month

August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the incredible benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and mothers.

Eating for Eye Health

Eating for Eye Health

Sliced carrots and bell peppers are delicious sides and easy dippers for low-fat ranch or hummus, and they are great for eye health which is our topic this week.

Packing Healthy School Lunches

Packing Healthy School Lunches

This week, we are talking about packing healthy school lunches and snacks. According to the National School Lunch Program, about 60% of students eat school lunch. The other 40% bring lunch to school. Lunch is an important part of the day.

Make the Most of Summer Produce!

Make the Most of Summer Produce!

The first full week of August is National Farmers Market Week. It began in 1999 to celebrate the impact local farmers markets have in America’s food supply.

Healthy Road Tripping Tips

Healthy Road Tripping Tips

One challenging task while traveling is eating healthy on the road. Here are four ways to snack well during all your summer adventures:

Summer Hydration Tips Part 2

Summer Hydration Tips Part 2

With the summer heat, you can become dehydrated fast. The type and severity of your dehydration will determine your treatment needs and which drink option is best.

Summer Hydration Tips, Part 1

Summer Hydration Tips, Part 1

Welcome to July, one of our hottest summertime months. This week, we are talking about hydration and how to beat the heat, as well as signs of dehydration.

Summer Self Care

Summer Self Care

Summer is a great time to focus on self-care, as the warm weather and longer days provide more opportunities for relaxation and activities you enjoy. Here are five things you can do for summer self-care

Fruits and Vegetables!

Fruits and Vegetables!

Did you know June is fresh fruit and vegetable month? We shed light on this topic because despite the positive health benefits of eating these foods, few adults meet the recommendations.

Feed Your Brain!

Feed Your Brain!

Do you find yourself forgetting a word or your keys? Don’t fret, some memory lapses are signs of normal aging. But, to help you remember better, we have new research available that has found a way to sharpen brain health.

In June, Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the United States. The goal throughout the month is to bring awareness to men's health issues.

6 Tips for Brain Health

6 Tips for Brain Health

This is your Wellness Wake Up Call for the week of June 3rd

In the Kitchen with Herbs

In the Kitchen with Herbs

Gardening season is in full swing! If you are new to gardening, try your hand at growing herbs. Culinary herbs are a favorite of many gardeners. They are easy to grow as they require little care and have few insect and disease problems.

Lower Blood Pressure with the DASH Diet

Lower Blood Pressure with the DASH Diet

Half of Americans have high blood pressure, and many don’t know they have it. However, it’s important to know your numbers since heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Move Your Way This May

Move Your Way This May

April showers bring May flowers. Enjoy the month of May as we emerge from winter and primarily indoor activity, to the outdoors. Step into Spring with some new ideas for physical activity.