
New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year when again when fitness centers fill up with New Year’s “resolutioners.” There is a mad rush to the treadmill or weight machine, then two months later the gym numbers return to normal.

Agnesian HealthCare names new chief nursing officer at St. Agnes Hospital
Agnesian HealthCare has named Katherine Vergos, current Ripon Medical Center chief operating officer, as its new vice president and chief nursing officer at St. Agnes Hospital.

Hyperlexia in children: what is it and what to look for?
Hearing a child read a book aloud to his or her preschool classmates is a bit of a jarring experience, or seeing an 18-month-old child reading aloud the names of all the over-the-counter drugs as he or she passes by them seated nicely in the shopping cart as mom wheels down the aisle can capture

Tips for fall prevention
While Wisconsin winters can be beautiful with snow covered trees and ice covered lakes, but along with the beauty of Wisconsin comes the dreaded ice and slippery streets, sidewalks and steps.

Are you sure you are sitting in your chair correctly?
By: Ashley Beyer, ATC, LAT, Agnesian HealthCare Sports & Spine Center

No White Christmas: protect the soul, reduce stress and get rid of the white sugar
The hypothalamus is a central player in how the brain reacts to stress and food. It is the “brain” of the endocrine system and regulates what it dumps into our bodies hormonally/chemically. If we prolong our stress, we release high levels of cortisol.

What can I do to help myself fall asleep at night?
Written by: Lindsay Dorn, REEGT, RPSGT, Agnesian Center for Sleep Disorders
What is sleep hygiene?