Wellness Wake Up Call

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Synopsis

Healthy living tips for the Quad Cities and beyond from University of Illinois Extension educator Kristin Bogdonas

Episodes

  • The Three Pillars of Living Well: Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health

    01/03/2024 Duration: 05min

    In this episode, we explore the three pillars of holistic well-being - physical, mental/emotional, and community engagement - and how they contribute to living well.

  • Embracing Heart Health: Lifestyle Tips for a Strong and Happy Heart

    05/02/2024 Duration: 05min

    February is not just a month for roses and chocolates; it's also Heart Health Month—a time to prioritize and nurture the very organ that keeps us ticking.

  • Consistency is Key: Establishing a Routine for Wellness Success

    03/01/2024 Duration: 05min

    In this episode, host Kristin Bogdonas delves into the important topic of maintaining healthy habits throughout the year.

  • Stocking Your Winter Wellness Arsenal

    05/12/2023 Duration: 05min

    Building a winter wellness arsenal involves preparing yourself physically and mentally to navigate the challenges of the colder months. Here are 12 tips to help you create a comprehensive winter wellness plan:

  • National Diabetes Month: Taking Charge of Your Health and Saving Money on Diabetes Care

    31/10/2023 Duration: 05min

    In this episode of the Wellness Wake Up Call, hosted by Kristin Bogdonis, a nutrition and wellness educator for University of Illinois Extension, we dive into the importance of National Diabetes Month, which takes place in November. With an alarming 37 million Americans living with diabetes, it is crucial to raise awareness and understanding of this widespread disease. Shockingly, 20% of those affected are completely unaware of their condition. In the Quad Cities area alone, 13% of adults have diabetes, and an additional 11% have been informed that they have prediabetes or borderline diabetes.Bogdonis sheds light on the fact that prediabetes can go unnoticed for years, without showing any symptoms. To tackle this issue head-on, she advises individuals with a family history of diabetes, those aged 45 or older, individuals who are overweight, or those who have had gestational diabetes, to consult with their doctors and get their blood sugar tested. By determining elevated blood glucose levels, one can take the

  • The Itch That Won't Quit: Understanding and Managing Atopic Dermatitis

    12/10/2023 Duration: 05min

    In this episode, host Kristen Bogdonas, a nutrition and wellness educator, sheds light on atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, in honor of eczema awareness month. Kristen shares her personal connection to the topic, as her son was recently diagnosed with the condition.Eczema is a persistent and uncontrollable itchiness that can deeply impact one's quality of life. It affects approximately one in 10 people at some point in their lives, with most individuals experiencing their first symptoms during childhood. Babies can even be diagnosed just a few weeks after birth. While eczema isn't contagious, there is a genetic predisposition to the condition, and disturbances in the skin microbiota can contribute to its development.This complex skin disease is characterized by flare-ups of severe symptoms, followed by periods of remission. Those with eczema are more likely to also have asthma, allergies, sleep disruptions, and secondary infections. The appearance of eczema can vary depending on skin tone, ap

  • Happy Healthy Aging Month!

    13/09/2023 Duration: 03min

    September is here, and that means it's officially Healthy Aging Month. It's a time to celebrate growing older and wiser while taking steps to maintain our health and vitality. In today's episode, I'll share some practical tips to help you age gracefully.

  • The Facts About Vaping

    09/08/2023 Duration: 05min
  • Tips for Extreme Heat

    05/07/2023 Duration: 04min
  • Keep Kids Safe this Summer

    12/06/2023 Duration: 06min
  • Stroke Prevention

    03/05/2023 Duration: 05min

    You may have heard of the acronym FAST or F-A-S-T. It stands for Face, Arms, Speech, and Time. If you think someone may be having a stroke, ask these questions:Does one side of the face droop when smiling?Does one arm drift downward when both arms are raised?Does speech sound strange or slurred?If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

  • Disaster Preparedness at Home

    01/09/2022 Duration: 05min

    Just in time for September, national disaster preparedness month, Kristin Bagdonas shares her top tips for disaster readiness at home, whether it's natural or financial.

  • 8 Dimensions of Wellness

    26/01/2022 Duration: 04min

    Good Morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call with Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition and wellness educator for University of Illinois Extension, serving Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, and Stark Counties. Joining us today is Flora Denton, dietetic intern for the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.

  • Elements of healthy aging

    09/09/2021 Duration: 04min

    What can we do to ensure we age successfully? I’ll outline six key elements of aging well, whether you’re 16 or 65.

  • Reducing food waste at home

    01/04/2021 Duration: 04min

    Good morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call with Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition and wellness educator for University of Illinois Extension, serving Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, and Stark Counties. Question for you: Would you take a shower that lasts 42 minutes? What about 6 hours? You might be thinking that sounds like an absurd question because who would waste that much water? Well, here’s a startling fact. The true cost of food waste is hidden so each time you throw food away at home or at a restaurant, you are also wasting the energy, resources, water and labor that was used to grow, process and transport that food to your plate. For example, the amount of water wasted when food is thrown away can be measured in shower minutes. A pound of bananas that ends up in the trash is equivalent to a 42-minute shower. A pound of ground beef, on the other hand, is equivalent to a shower lasting over 6 hours! How can we be so careless with a resource that we hold so dear? It is estimated that

  • Kind Mind, Happy Heart

    08/02/2021 Duration: 04min

    Good morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call with Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition and wellness educator for University of Illinois Extension, serving Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, and Stark Counties. Today’s topic is “Kind Mind, Happy Heart: what you can do to boost your mood and protect your heart”.

  • Mindful Eating, Holiday Edition

    15/12/2020 Duration: 04min

    Kristin: Good Morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call with Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition and wellness educator for University of Illinois Extension, serving Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, and Stark Counties.

  • Colors of summer: a rainbow of benefits

    03/06/2020 Duration: 04min

    Good Morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call with Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition and wellness educator for University of Illinois Extension, serving Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, and Stark Counties. We know we should be eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day but just how important is it to fill our plates with a rainbow of colors? With me is Nina Struss, Hy-Vee Dietitian, to fill us in on these colorful benefits.

  • Ways to stay healthy at home

    13/04/2020 Duration: 04min

    The spread and mitigation of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is an evolving concern for Illinois. University of Illinois Extension has a collection of resources to assist families and community leaders preparing for and coping with COVID-19. These resources continue to grow each day as educators across the state develop content for families, businesses and food producers.

  • Living Well Month - March 2020

    04/03/2020 Duration: 04min

    Good Morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call with Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition and wellness educator for University of Illinois Extension, serving Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, and Stark Counties. Raising kids, eating right, spending smart, living well—that’s the theme of a national Living Well Campaign that is being promoted by the Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, both at the national level and here in Illinois. The goal of the Living Well Campaign is to provide people with the education and information they need in order to “live well.”