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Outdoors North: November, look kindly upon us

“The trees bend because of the wind across that lonesome border, the trees bend because of the wind almost all the time,” – Joe Ely It was one of those days when being out in the woods meant being careful, being aware, being concerned. With October fading fast in the rearview mirror, ...

Your latest prescription is to get outside

MADISON, Wis. — Find a shady spot under a tree, take a breath of fresh air and call me in the morning. Health care providers have long suggested stressed-out patients spend time outdoors. Now hundreds of providers are going a step further and issuing formal prescriptions to get outside. ...

DNR weekly fishing report

Little Bay de Noc: Yellow perch anglers reported fair to good fishing. They fished near the narrows, using perch rigs baited with minnows, and were either drifting or using spot lock to hold their position over schools of perch. Walleye anglers were primarily trolling or casting artificial ...

Gut microbiome tests are everywhere — should you get one?

At-home gut microbiome tests are trending, selling insights to the curious, empowerment to the chronically ill and a claimed path to longevity to the wellness-conscious. Private companies are offering tests, costing $100 to $500 or more, that promise a bacterial inventory of your ...

Talk With the Doc: Assisted living review and recommendations

Let’s start today by reviewing the basic definition of “Assisted Living.” Following is the definition of “Assisted Living” as defined by the National Institutes of Health. Assisted living is for people who need help with daily care, but not as much help as a specific nursing home may ...

Health Matters: Foot education lacking for many diabetics

Chances are excellent you have experience with diabetes. It could be a family member afflicted or you yourself have developed the disease. Because of its growing prevalence, this is an illness most of us need to be familiar with. In the US, billions of dollars are spent in the care of this ...