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3 Tips for Living a Healthier Lifestyle
Eat, Learn, Play, TravelWe all know that sometimes it is hard to manage a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Thanks to our friends at Group Health Trust, we’ve got some tips and tricks to living a healthy lifestyle in Wisconsin. From getting outdoors and enjoying the fresh air, to finding a healthy restaurant to dine-in (or take-out!) Wisconsin has some of the best options to help you create your balanced lifestyle.

3 Ways to Better Your Mental Wellness Today
LearnHave you felt your mental wellness drop off during the COVID-19 pandemic? Or, maybe you’re experiencing effects from mild seasonal affective disorder. We are joining the national movement to raise awareness about mental wellness this May for Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s dive into 3 ways you can better your mental wellness this year while in Wisconsin.

How You Can Help Wisconsin Teens Dealing with Alcohol and Substance Abuse
GiveMental health and substance abuse therapist, Alex Kress, explains how getting involved in treatment services and the local recovery community can lead to positive changes for Wisconsin teens dealing with alcohol and substance use issues.

Tips for Cooking Organic Meals with Wisconsin Products
EatOrganic cooking coach, KC Thorson, shares her tips for preparing fast and delicious meals using organic products found in Wisconsin. Get great-tasting recipes you can try at home.

Bullying Prevention Starts with Student Action
LearnWisconsin Safe Communities equips Adams-Friendship High School students with strategies to combat bullying among peers and spread positivity.

Four Tips to Quit Smoking from Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation
LearnIt’s hard to quit smoking – no doubt about it! But it is possible, and a good support system can make all the difference. Participants in the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation's First Breath Program explain what helped them the most on their journey to quit smoking and the benefits that followed.

Retired Wisconsin Police Officer Talks Openly About Suicide Prevention
LearnMy husband tells me we would be invited to more parties if I was content to tell people that I retired after 26 years of being a police officer. But, instead I feel compelled to tell people that, in my retirement, I am working hard and fast…

Students Join the Conversation About e-Cigarettes and Vaping in Schools
LearnTo effectively address youth health issues, we need to invite youth to the table. Members of FACT are in grades 7-12 and work to spread the truth about tobacco in communities throughout the state. The program is managed by the American Lung Association and we rely heavily on guidance from the program’s Youth Board. Their valuable insights help us develop informed prevention strategies that resonate with teens.

How Pilates Helped One Wisconsin Woman Find Her Passion
LearnDiscover Haley New's journey to become a Pilates instructor and why she believes everyone and anyone can do pilates.

Compassion & Understanding: WI Mother Advocates Awareness for Mental Health and Addiction
LearnDiscover why Mary Rauwolf helps families who are affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders after the loss of her son.