The Lee Rayburn Show

The fabulous fall foliage of Wisconsin is spectacular. We discuss the science behind leaf color and if climate change will affect the display in the future.

The Weather Guys are back to talk about why October has been so stormy. We also discuss the math behind the times of sunrise and sunset, and learn about the weather outlook for November.

You are more likely to get a stroke over the age of 55, but as many as 10 percent of people in the U.S. who experience a stroke are younger. We talk about strokes with a neurosurgeon and a man who had a stroke at age 35.

It’s time to start preparing your garden for cold and snowy weather. We talk about ways to lessen the impact of your fall clean-up and how to recycle organic matter.

There are many benefits to physical exercise. We talk with a fitness specialist about how to live a healthy and active lifestyle regardless of your fitness level.

We have become familiar with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating. We look at a relatively new problem, orthorexia, an obsession with eating correctly.

We can’t talk about Wisconsin without talking about food. We chat about Wisconsin home cooking and how recipes are selected for the magazine. We also look at some of the interesting people, places and events in the state.

Herbs have been used for centuries for cooking and healing. We learn about our wild and native herbs and their uses with our guest, an herbalist and wilderness first responder.

Dogs and cats are popular pets, but there are many other animals that make great companions. We learn about what’s happening in the world of some more exotic species like birds, reptiles, small mammals and arachnids, and how impotant it is for owners to give them appropriate care.

Back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the U.S. We talk about a recent study’s findings and treatment recommendations that have the best results.