In this episode of our Heatlh Brain Series, we will explore the transformative power that physical activity and nature have on brain health. From reducing stress and anxiety to improving mood and cognitive function, we will be diving in to the science behind how nature, physical activity and brain health are all connected. Along the way we will be sharing practical tips for incorporating more movement and nature into your daily routine.  

The Alzheimer’s Association recently released their 2024 Facts and Figures report and there is an estimated 7 million American’s currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Tune into this episode of our Healthy Brain Edition to learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia compared to normal aging, current available treatments for dementia, and some helpful resources for those who are struggling or supporting a loved one with Alzheimer's.

Tuen into the first episode of our Healthy Brain series and learn some basics about dementia and Alzheimer’s, plus helpful tips to keep your brain healthy.

Check out our new series and learn why you should Think First about brain health!

Spring is here extra early this year! With some warmer temps and sunny days, many are feeling motivated and ready to jump into yardwork! But be sure to listen to this replay from 2021, Gardening, Landscaping & Rain Barrels, Oh My! , before you pick up the rake or pruning shears.

What if we all had access to quality healthcare? What if healthcare was more transparent? What if we were able to remove some of the barriers to seeking and receiving care? Would heart disease still be the #1 killer? In this episode we dive into these topics with Dr. Eva Imperial, a physician for our virtual health team AND the founder and CEO of iHLTH, a female, minority owned lab business. Her mission is to make healthcare more transparent, accessible, and affordable for everyone. Along with our discussion on quality healthcare and accessibility, we also talk about some of the very basics for heart health, when to seek in-person care, how you can make virtual care work for you, and (every coach's favorite) how you can take some baby steps to establish habits that will help improve your health. Don’t forget to check out our webinar series on Heart Health! You can learn more about Dr. Imperial and iHLTH via the website, or on Instagram: @ihlth_

Behavior change can be a challenge. This replay of our 2021 two-part episode, Pitfalls of Behavior Change, is full of tips to increase your success with any behaviors you are trying to shift this year!

Have you noticed everyone's overflowing garbage and recycling bins by the curb this time of year? Us too! The ideas shared in our interview with Jenna Biermann, Recycling Specialist for Waukesha County, are sure to have you thinking more green this holiday season, and saving money too! Tune into this episode for tips on how to reduce your holiday waste, gain a deeper understanding about which wrapping can be recycled, and other strategies that can be applied all year long.

Dive deeper with our Holiday Sustainably Workshop

Be sure to check out our previous episode on Recycling: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle

Click here for the Waukesha County Recycling Guide

Mattel PlayBack Program, Lego Replay Program

The shift in seasons brings new joys, and also becomes a place to move our bodies in different ways. The new movements can be great but can also increase our risk for injury if we are not prepared. Tune into this episode with our Physical Therapist, Jen LaPlante, to learn how you can get through winter and transition into spring, and eventually back into fall, with less aches and pains.

For support with movement at home, be sure to check out these short movement break YouTube videos:

Strength , Stretching

There is so much we can all do to reduce our waste. In this episode we share some of our personal practices for reducing waste. Every little step adds up! Check below for some of our favorite resources.

Reference books – Cooking Scrappy by Joel Gamoran & Cooking with Scraps by Lindsay-Jean Hard

Check out services like Imperfect Foods or Misfits Market – get produce from farmers that stores won’t purchase (size, coloring, scarring, or surplus), plus short-coded pantry items/outdated packaging, now you can still get them and for less money!

Sunbasket - one of our favorite meal delivery options, we especially love their sustainability practices!

Blueland- soap tablets that you just add water too and reuse your container. They also have cleaning supplies that works the same, and dishwasher and washing machine tablets, minimal packaging +packaging is all compostable or recyclable.

Thinx - Our favorite company for washable, reusable, hygienic mensuration & incontinence undies

Marley's Monsters - Courtney's favorite eco-friendly shop with the adorable napkins

Check out this article from the FDA to read more about food waste in America 

Join this movement to stop food waste and be sure to check out their recipes too! 

Lastly, don't miss the great resources shared by The Whole Carrot!

In this episode we are back with Everside Regional Medical Director, Nancy Plemmons to continue our discussion on stopping tobacco use. We look at some truly eye-opening statistics on cost of tobacco use, discuss some barriers around the nicotine withdrawal period and how to work through those, and close the episode with a look at the six components to the behavior of tobacco use and how an individual can use this knowledge to make progress towards stopping tobacco use. Below are more resources available if you or a loved one is on the journey of stopping tobacco use. Everside Health participants are encouraged to ask their provider about our Stop Tobacco program as well!

1-800-Quit Now: Call for support with stopping tobacco use

Helpful Apps: Smoke-Free⁠ and EasyQuit: Android / AppleCigarette prices by state

4-7-8 Breathing Technique (second page)