Health & Wellness Blog

Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. In 2022, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 268,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer and 34,500 deaths as a result of the disease. Several studies have suggested that early detection and treatment may prevent deaths…

Fall sports are underway and athletes are excited to compete this year.  Daily focus on nutrition, hydration, and rest are ways in which athletes and parents can help achieve optimal performance both on and off the playing field.  NUTRITION The body needs energy in order to perform.  Adolescent athletes need…

There is no laboring over this quick, delicious and nutritious recipe! Just because tomorrow is a national holiday, doesn't mean you should take a day off from your healthy lifestyle. This tasty treat will delight the entire family and also help you to stay on track toward your health and…

As families throughout the Watertown area start to prepare to send their children back to school for the 2022-2023 school year, it is also a good time to schedule routine vaccinations to ensure your family is safe all year long. With school back in session, we must remain diligent in…

Change your lifestyle, change your eating habits, change your attitude and change your life! Core4 is offered in two different one hour sessions. One at 12pm and one at 5:30pm every Tuesday starting September 13th. Effective weight management isn’t just about losing pounds. It’s about gaining a healthier, more rewarding lifestyle.…

The kids are going back to school which means back to hectic schedules: earlier bedtimes, homework, and after-school activities. Here is a quick & easy meal that is nutritious and everybody in the family will love. You can even make a double or triple batch and refrigerate or freeze for…

Recently, Shauna VanDusseldorp from the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center spoke with KXLG Radio about the powerful connection provided by the Cancer Support Group. This is a free group that meets each month to offer advice, guidance, encouragement, and support to those going through cancer treatment and their loved ones. Listen…

Dr. Svien Senne, from the Prairie Lakes Pulmonology Clinic, recently sat down with KWAT Radio to share helpful safety tips to protect your lungs during the hot and humid months. Listen for his suggestions on avoiding summer allergens, avoiding the peak heat and humidity times of the day, and how…

Enjoying the great outdoors during these warmer months provides the perfect backdrop to create lasting summertime memories, however, are your as prepared as possible for what Mother Nature might throw your way? In the upper mid-west flash flooding occurs quite frequently after a heavy rainfall. Always take caution when you…

When it's this warm and humid outside, the last thing most of us want to do at the end of a long day is cook over a hot stove. This Roasted Chicken Quinoa Salad, from our friends at Mindful by Sodexo, is the perfect alternative including salad greens, roasted chicken, quinoa,…