Wellness
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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 ... -
What if we lived like a dog?
BY WENDY M. HENRICHS Board certified chiropractic pediatrician and nutrition counselor There has been plenty written regarding the health benefits of owning a dog. ... -
Local girls join group of ‘Miracle Kids’
STAR JOURNAL Two Rhinelander girls have been selected to represent to represent children treated at Marshfield Children’s Hospital as “Miracle Kids.” Audrina and Amiya ... -
Ascension, Air Methods, issue statement about helicopter deaths
Air and ground medical transport suspended following helicopter crash STAR JOURNAL REPORT Ascension Wisconsin and Air Methods, an air medical transport company based in ... -
Spring training
Be leaner and live better BY DR. WENDY HENRICHS BOARD CERTIFICED CHIROPRACTIC PEDIATRICIAN AND NUTRITION COUNSELOR Spring has hit the Northwoods. If you are ...
