Understanding Cognitive Health When it comes to aging, there’s a plethora of information about what to be aware of—what to look out for, if you will. Unfortunately, it seems there’s a laundry list of issues and ailments: both physical and mental. And while it’s true that a slight decline is natural, you don’t have to READ MORE
Each February, our country turns its collective cognizance toward American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day. These public health education campaigns help raise awareness surrounding heart disease, which remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Dr. Moe Zafarani — a cardiovascular physician at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh and at Aurora READ MORE
Evolving Technology and AI Innovation Will Change How You Care for Your Oral Health Caring for your teeth involves employing good oral habits like brushing, using antimicrobial mouthwash, flossing, and scheduling routine dental visits. While these daily tasks and checkups are crucial, technology is now significantly influencing dental health trends and transforming how patients receive READ MORE
Area Aesthetic Wellness Options When it comes to thinking about a “spa day” a lot can come to mind in terms of choices, both in the type of spa and treatments offered. Relaxing massages, specialized facials and a myriad of therapies abound at day and destination spas found at resorts and airports—places to escape to READ MORE
Local Health Centers Offer the Best of the Best The medical world is a fascinating place, with milestones and breakthroughs marking eras in history. We take a lot of it for granted having grown up in the 21st century—we’re lucky!—but some day, history will point to now as the time for technology being brought to READ MORE
Seniors Are Living Their Best Lives When it comes to the world of wellness, everyone–regardless of age–can benefit in more ways than one. The focus on holistic health—the belief that true health comes from focusing on the whole person: providing for your physical, mental, spiritual and social needs—has been more prevalent as of late, and READ MORE
What to Know About Healthy Sleep + Sleep Apnea “You can sleep when you’re dead.” We understand it as a “you only live once” adage regarding being constantly on the go, but ironically, not getting enough sleep could affect your health to the point of risk factors for life-altering accidents and disease. While you have READ MORE
Many older adults are choosing to embrace a maintenance-free lifestyle by moving to a senior living community. Centered around independence, there are numerous benefits for this housing style including spacious living units, access to convenient amenities and on-site opportunities for entertainment. By exploring local senior living options, prospective residents can discover what truly makes each READ MORE
Unique workouts offer benefits for body and mind Fitness has seen a veritable shift in the last hundred years. From simple 1910’s gentle stretching and 1950’s hula-hoops to 1970’s aerobics and power-filled 1990’s Tae Bo and boxing, the way we move to promote wellness has had its fair share of fun. Today, unique forms of READ MORE
When we suffer, we tend to seek solutions by looking to the past for help—whether in our previous experiences or within like-minded communities. In respect to healing, it’s the ancient Eastern belief that vital energy flows through our bodies that area practitioners turn to for guidance. “To understand energy healing, we must consider that at READ MORE
