Pet Project Wednesday: Meet Micah
Posted: 05/15/13 - It's Wednesday and time to meet this week's adorable Pet Project. Micah is a 7 year old cat. He's neutered and knows how to use his litter box too. Read More
Still don't have a gift for Father's Day? You might want to take dad to the doctor..and give him the gift of health.
Studies show men are 24% less likely than women to attend their yearly check-up. But, some Public Service Announcements are trying to change that.
The Public Service Announcements are running as part of Men's Health week. Health Leaders say they are meant to motivate men to see their doctor. The ads encourage middle aged men to learn about preventitive medical testing.
Health leaders say most males avoid seeing their physician each year and only start seeing their doctor after they've had a major health problem...like a heart attack.
We found out why some men think they avoid getting a check-up. Jim Brouchoue of Wausau says, "So many men think that there is nothing that can go wrong with them. A lot of them are afraid to go and don't want to find out if something is wroing. Whereas I know there is something wrong."
Avoiding the doctor mean many men miss out on catching problems that could be prevented. Experts say cholesterol and blood pressure should be tested each year, and don't forget to keep your emotional health in check too. If you have symptoms of depression make sure you see your doctor immediately.
They say family can be the strongest motivator when it comes to staying healthy, so you may want to nudge the men in your life to go in for their annual check-up.
Posted: 05/15/13 - It's Wednesday and time to meet this week's adorable Pet Project. Micah is a 7 year old cat. He's neutered and knows how to use his litter box too. Read More
Updated: 05/08/13 - Every Wednesday we meet an adorable animal from the Humane Society of Marathon County in need of a loving home. This week, we met Hayden. Read More
Updated: 05/08/13 - The United Way of Portage County is hosting "No Child's Wet Behind Diaper Drive." It kicks off May 10th and runs through Father's Day weekend. Read More
Posted: 05/01/13 - It's Wednesday and time to meet this week's Pet Project from the Humane Society of Marathon County. The Executive Director of HSMC introduced us to Holly. She's a 6 year old cat. Read More
Updated: 04/24/13 - It's Wednesday and time to meet our Pet Project! This week, we met Brandy. She was really excited about her television debut! Read More
