What is Pleasure Activism?
byProfessor Sami Schalk, who was named one of UW-Madison’s Outstanding Women of Color this year, talks about pleasure activism and how we need to examine the guilt, shame and denial of joy.
HEALTH + WELLBEING
The Long Haul of COVID-19
bySome COVID-19 patients experience symptoms long after they’ve cleared the illness. Experts aren’t sure if these long-term effects are permanent or not.
What It’s Like Living With a Mental Illness
byBy Holly Marley-Henschen, Kate Lawless and Katy Macek According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults, or 51.5…
Share the Weight
byLocal health experts offer their advice on how to best support a loved one who is dealing with mental health issues in a way that’s helpful and sustainable.
This Program Recycles the Hard-to-Recycle
byTerraCycle, a free worldwide recycling program, reduces waste by accepting items such as food pouches, aerosol cans and more.
These Local Products Nurture Your Mental Wellness
byYou’ve been diligently looking after your physical health through complementary approaches — but don’t forget another aspect that’s just as key — your mental health.
Ask the Nutritionist: Deciphering Dairy-Free Milks
byYour guide to the many dairy-free milk varieties.
How to Embrace Complementary Health for Self-Care
byMore than ever, people are expanding their focus beyond traditional medicine to holistic practices that can augment and improve their health.
The ABCs of CBD
byInterested in CBD? Here’s your quick primer about the range of products available.
Demystifying our Healthcare System
byOur health care system can be complex and confusing — even more so when you’re in the middle of dealing with an illness or supporting a family member. Madison-area patient advocates work to help patients demystify the process.
