Wellness
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Oneida County horse positive for equine encephalitis
Eastern equine encephalitis, a virus transmitted by mosquitoes, has been reported in Oneida County. A horse has tested positive for the virus, according to ... -
Wondering if you need to ‘detoxify?’
BY DR. WENDY HENRICHS Special to the Star Journal Toxins are everywhere – in the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water ... -
Four little-known facts about skin cancer
By Tammery Perry, APNP James Beck Cancer Society With summer vacations in full swing and endless outdoor activities, it’s easy to remember to protect ... -
Strategies to trim the fat
BY WENDY M. HENRICHS Board Certified Chiropractic Pediatrician and Nutrition Counselor Summer is a great time to trim some of the fat you may ... -
How parents can help kids maintain a healthy weight
BY DR. JULIA PICKENS Ascension Medical Group, Rhinelander About one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese, according to the American ... -
Personal training packages at the Y
The YMCA of the Northwoods wants to dispel some workout myths this summer. It can be easy to say that a personal trainer just ... -
Five tips to help alleviate allergies
BY WENDY M. HENRICHS Board Certified Chiropractic Pediatrician and Nutrition Counselor Allergies are among the most common chronic conditions worldwide. Allergy symptoms range from ... -
Oneida County Health warns of upcoming heat wave
STAR JOURNAL High temperatures are expected over much of Wisconsin in the next several days, and local public health departments are reminding residents to ... -
Five tips to reboot your diet
BY WENDY M. HENRICHS Board Certified Chiropractic Pediatrician and Nutrition Counselor A common question from my patients is “what is the best diet for ... -
Free diabetes screenings and information held in the Northwoods June 5 and 7
STAR JOURNAL REPORT Every five minutes, 14 adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with diabetes. According to the Center for Disease Control, diabetes is ...
