Health & Fitness

Published March 19, 2019

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.

Published March 19, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Lymph node transplant helps Royal Oak woman regain control, abilities

ROYAL OAK — While Royal Oak resident Sherry Boston had a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery, she called her lymph node transplant surgery, which cut the swelling in her right arm due to lymphedema in half, her “happiest” surgery.

Published March 18, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Make managing your health the priority during National Nutrition Month

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to make informed diet choices during March, which is National Nutrition Month.

Published March 14, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Whitmer, Bloomberg visit Eastpointe to announce $10 million investment to fight opioid crisis

EASTPOINTE — In Eastpointe March 14, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg formally announced a $10 million investment in Michigan from Bloomberg’s Bloomberg Philanthropies foundation to combat the opioid crisis.

Published March 13, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Giving CBD oil a try

METRO DETROIT — It’s an all-natural product that can reportedly treat chronic pain, ease anxiety and bring sleep to those suffering from insomnia — with few to no side effects or drug interactions. But about half of those who hear about this supposed wonder drug won’t even try it because of its association with marijuana. It’s cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil.

Published March 8, 2019

Madison - Park News

School presentation to educate families on importance of sleep

MADISON HEIGHTS — After five years on a waiting list, Hiller Elementary in the Lamphere Schools district has received a grant to host a popular program that seeks to promote healthy sleep habits among students and their families.

Published March 5, 2019

Troy Times

Troy library program will examine using cannabis to manage pain

TROY — A cannabis health consultant will share information at the Troy Public Library on how cannabis (marijuana) products can be used to alleviate pain.

Attendees of a seminar at the Berkley Public Library were given a Narcan “Save a Life” kit and taught how to use the opioid overdose-fighting drug.

Published March 5, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley library holds Narcan training seminar to fight opioid overdoses

BERKLEY — The United States has been going through an opioid epidemic for quite some time, with thousands dying every year from prescribed or illegal narcotics.

Starting in November 2017, the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities and the Tri-Community Coalition have been holding training seminars for civilians to learn to look for symptoms of an opioid overdose and use a Narcan nasal spray to save people’s lives.

One of these seminars was held at the Berkley Public Library Feb. 28.

Published March 4, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Society to raise funds for Huntington’s disease research

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — For a decade, the Huntington’s Disease Society of America Michigan Chapter has been holding a special event to help raise funds toward finding a cure.

Published February 27, 2019

Rochester Post

RCS launches task force to combat mental illness, addiction

ROCHESTER HILLS — Detroit Red Wings announcer Ken Daniels lost his son Jamie to an opioid-related overdose in 2016.

Published February 21, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Mobile Meditation workshops to give peace of mind at high school

WEST BLOOMFIELD — With stressors on the rise in the lives of today’s youths, what better way to combat them in school than with a little mindfulness? That is the goal of a partnership between LaFontaine Automotive Group, the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition and a mobile meditation clinic called Meditation Works.

Published February 15, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Two years of tears, camaraderie and fighting despair

MACOMB COUNTY — An ongoing opioid epidemic, smothered by stories of addiction and distorted views in the court of public opinion, gave people like Linda Davis some hesitation when the Hope Not Handcuffs program commenced in February 2017.

Pictured from left is Chase Hudspeth, Jamie Thiel, Sallie Hudspeth, Chelsea Hudspeth and Clay Hudspeth. Sallie, of Macomb Township, is in need of a heart transplant. A “Rally for Sallie” will be held Feb. 17 at the Mirage Banquet Hall in Clinton Township.

Published February 5, 2019

C&G Newspapers

‘Rally for Sallie’ set to assist mother in need of heart transplant

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Sallie Hudspeth and her family are described as kind, strong, hard-working people who never ask for help.

Team members Elizabeth Niemenski, 16, front; Julia Tatone, 16; and Mindy Leidal, 17, all of Farmington Hills, attend a practice Feb. 2.

Published February 5, 2019

Farmington Press

United Farmington Figure Skating Team looks for skaters

Male and female skaters from North Farmington, Farmington and Harrison high schools are welcome to join. The club sport offers members the potential to earn a club varsity letter and welcomes skaters of all levels.

Published February 4, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Students learn about, excel in health science programs

FRASER/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 19, at Fraser High School, health science students from Macomb and St. Clair counties took part in the Michigan Health Occupations Students of America Future Health Professionals Region 4 Leadership Conference.

Cathi Johnson, a registered nurse at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, takes the blood pressure of Jim Alvaro during a recent diabetes prevention class.

Published February 4, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital recognized for diabetes prevention program

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Henry Ford Macomb Hospital is officially on the national radar when it comes to diabetes prevention.

Published January 30, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Home exercise space can be bare bones or high tech

METRO DETROIT — Cold, wet weather and icy streets can kill one’s motivation to stay physically active.

Published January 30, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Organizations share plant-based lifestyle experiences, benefits

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 55, Paul Chatlin could not walk more than seven steps without having to stop and take several breaths. He also found out he had three blocked coronary arteries and was a candidate for bypass surgery.

Published January 29, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Support group forms for those who’ve lost loved ones to suicide

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — After their oldest son, Kevin, died from suicide in March 2013, Gail and John Urso, of Grosse Pointe Park, knew they needed help dealing with the overwhelming grief.

Ten of the 11 pregnant nurses ham it up before or after their shifts in the Family Birth Center at Beaumont Hospital, Troy.

Published January 29, 2019

Troy Times

Eleven pregnant nurses deliver care in labor and delivery unit in Troy

TROY — Eleven nurses helping mothers, brand-new babies and families in the Family Birth Center at Beaumont Hospital, Troy, are in the family way themselves.