Nutrition and Wellness

Heart Health Made Simple

February is Heart Health Month, which often comes with a familiar wave of headlines and reminders about what to eat, what to avoid, and what we “should” be doing differently. For many people, that kind

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A Softer Start

Building Habits That Actually Last January has a way of showing up loudly. New routines. Big goals. Messages that suggest now is the time to fix everything all at once. It can feel motivating for

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Finding Balance in the Season of Treats

Practical Ways to Enjoy Holiday Food Without the Guilt December is full of celebration. The month brings family traditions, office parties, school events, travel, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy special foods. Cookies, charcuterie boards,

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Winter Mental Well-being

Managing Seasonal Blues and Holiday Stress Wisconsin winters bring beauty, outdoor fun, and cozy moments—but shorter days and colder temps can affect our mood and energy. Holidays can add extra stress, too. Some people may

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Nourishing Through the Holidays

Simple Habits for Energy, Immunity, and Mood November is a month of transition. The air turns crisp, the days grow shorter, and calendars fill with school events, travel plans, and preparations for the holidays ahead.

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Sugar-Free vs. Fruit

What’s the Healthier Choice? Walk through any grocery store and you’ll see “sugar-free” labels everywhere, from yogurt and granola bars to sodas and desserts. It’s easy to assume that sugar-free automatically means healthier, but when

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Teaming Up for Family Health

October is Family Health Month, and the Y is dedicated to supporting all families as they work to create healthier lifestyles for themselves and their loved ones. Family health and wellness is a group effort.

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Prebiotics & Probiotics

Sorting Science from Hype If you’ve walked down a supplement aisle lately, you’ve probably seen shelves full of probiotic products promising better digestion, stronger immunity, even improved mood. But what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what

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Fueling Calm

Nutrition to Ease Stress and Support Sleep As summer winds down and fall routines begin to take shape, it’s common to feel a little more scattered, anxious, or sleep-deprived. Maybe you’re preparing for a back-to-school

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Sunshine Vitamins

Why You Still Need Vitamin D in the Summer July is peak sunshine season, and chances are you’re spending more time outside—walking, gardening, maybe even soaking up a little sun by the lake. So you’d

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Nourish Your Mind

How Nutrition Supports Brain Health as We Age June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of cognitive wellness, especially as we grow older. While there’s no magic pill

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For your spirit, mind, and body

Last August, Cindy joined the Y with her sister, Sally, knowing that taking care of themselves would help them face the struggles of the winter season with more strength and support. Cindy’s husband, Richard, soon

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Better Together

Power-Packed Nutrient Pairings to Boost Your Health Ever heard the phrase, “teamwork makes the dream work”? Well, that’s true in nutrition, too! Some nutrients work better when they’re paired together, helping your body absorb and

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Take Care of Your Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month Mental health is how we think, feel and act. At the Y, we recognize that we all have mental health, and mental health is an important part of our

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A Knockout Success for Active Older Adults

When Group Ex Coordinator, Leighann Moll, introduced the Guard Up boxing program to the Y in 2017, it quickly gained popularity, expanding across multiple time slots with additional coaches stepping in to meet demand. In

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Collagen: Fact vs. Fiction

Collagen is a crucial protein for healthy skin, bones, and joints, but our natural production slows down as we age.  A recent explosion of collagen supplements on the market promises everything from improved skin and

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Strengthen Your Spirit, Mind, and Community

Join the YMCA 20-Day Gratitude Challenge November 18 – December 13 Between an intense political cycle, fall colds and flu season beginning, and impending holidays, it’s easy to become stressed and lose focus on what’s

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Giving Well

A Guide to Healthy Food Donations As the winter holiday season approaches, food banks are busier than ever, with demand soaring as many families struggle to make ends meet. Rising food prices are making it

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