Health + Wellness

Did you know that varicose veins affect almost twice as many women as men and are more common in older women?

Football is a huge part of Green Bay’s culture.  Whether you enjoy watching, playing, or cheering your kids on, Green Bay Area Mom has got you covered.  There are so many options in Green Bay and Appleton for you to enjoy this football season.

Injuries are awful, don’t get me wrong, but the biggest battle oftentimes is the battle going on in one’s mind. The team at OSMS addressed this, and their positivity was contagious.

As we are getting ready to send our kids back to school after a wonderful summer break, I wanted to share a few things that we will do to support them and set them up for success this school year.

Truth be told, kids running around, riding bikes, and playing sports in the summer months are generally safe. But accidents happen, and kids are going to get hurt.

A consistent fitness routine is a key component of an overall healthy lifestyle. But workout-related injuries can stop people from sticking with it, especially for women who have a higher risk for common injuries like ankle sprains and stress fractures.  Should we follow the mindset of no pain, no gain?

I was just hanging out after a long day.  My husband was out of town, and I had just put the kids to bed when I scratched an itch on my chest…  WHAT IS THAT!?!  OMG, is that a lump?  I tried not to panic, but so many thoughts crossed my mind…

With his help and blessing, I’ve compiled a list of ADHD hacks that have greatly improved his daily routine. Since I am very familiar with the occasional attention span challenges associated with ADHD, I have kept this list to 10 ADHD hacks that are relatively to the point.

When my father was diagnosed with cancer, it was suggested by his cancer team that he get genetic testing done to see if there is a genetic component that drove his diagnosis (which could potentially drive my future and health as well).

“Imposter Syndrome” is the experience of doubting your abilities or feeling like a fraud. It can also be seen in attributing your success to external factors (or “luck”) and is typically seen in men and women equally.