Three super foods that can improve your health
In a world where fatty, fried and frosted foods are often the cheapest, quickest and most readily available options, it can be easy to forget the true purpose of eating...Grow what you eat; cook what you grow
Cooking from the garden is not like cooking from the store. There’s nothing more tasty, nutritious and satisfying than fresh, homemade meals made from the fruits,...Facing the rest of your life alone
Aging Arab Americans: The Invisible Elders DEARBORN - It is 3:00 pm on the first Saturday of the......
Morning smokers have higher cancer risk
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. —The sooner a smoker lights up upon waking in the morning, the more likely he or she is to acquire lung or oral cancer, U.S. researchers say.Steven...CDC campaign returns with powerful stories, Michigan resident to help others quit smoking
LANSING — Continuing with the success of last year’s landmark national tobacco education campaign, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is......
ADA urges all to take risk test
LANSING — March 26 was American Diabetes Association Alert Day. The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA)...Signs your teen is in trouble and what to do about it
Being a teenager is never easy, but for some kids, it is excruciating. For parents, being able to tell the difference between normal growing pains and real trouble is......
Studying music can help kids do better in school
From higher test scores, to enhanced coordination, to improved time management skills, the benefits of music education are numerous, say experts. Unfortunately, many...Great tips to turn kids into regular readers
With all the gizmos, gadgets and electronic media available these days, it can be tough for parents to get kids to sit down with good old-fashioned books. But regular......
Is it important to feed kids organic food?
The nutritional choices you make for your children are crucial, setting the stage for good health and good habits for years to come. So if you’ve heard about the...During National Nutrition Month, enjoy foods that suit your budget, needs and tastes
LANSING – Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) encourages Michiganders to renew their appreciation......
BCBSM suggests Mediterranean diet to reduce heart disease
A five-year study published online this week by the New England Journal of Medicine found that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts...Eight tips to stay healthy this flu season
Flu season is upon us, bringing with it new strains of the virus. So now is the time to brush up on all the flu-fighting facts.Here are eight wellness tips to help keep......
Aging Arab Americans: The invisible elders
The decision to apply for the MetLife Foundation Journalists in Aging Fellowship last summer was not difficult. As an Arab American journalist with a keen interest...Your One Life: Why Your Health is the Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
It’s the time of year for contemplating and I’m asking you to join me. I’ve been thinking about the wonderful holiday weekend......
Tips for eating healthier during the holidays
The holidays are here! That joyous time of year when people come together, surrounded by decorations, gifts, music and, of course, lots of food. While eating is perhaps...Dentists link oral hygiene to overall health, raising awareness locally
DEARBORN — Contemporary Dentistry, located on Schaefer Rd. in Dearborn has been persistent on linking oral health to the overall health of the human body, hoping to......
Greenland Wellness focuses on preventive healthcare with halal vitamins
December 8th, 20120 DEARBORN — With health issues such as diabetes, blood pressure control and cholesterol on the rise in the U.S., a few initiatives focusing on alerting the Arab...FDA pressured to crack down on energy drinks after reports of deaths
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched an investigation towards two energy drinks that are sold at convenience stores nationwide. The two energy......
Shisha kills: Study deals scientific blow to defenders of water-pipe
August 31st, 20120 Iranian research shows water-pipe smoking is as bad as deeply inhaling cigarette smoke when it comes to causing respiratory problems. PARIS — Water-pipe smoking is as...Two West Nile virus cases confirmed in Wayne County
WAYNE — The Wayne County Department of Public Health has confirmed two cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in Wayne County. Both individuals, an adult female and male, were......
Arab American diabetes health fair approaches
DEARBORN — An "Arab American Diabetes Health Fair" is being held in collaboration with the University of Michigan Brehm Center for Diabetes Research, University of...Bone marrow donors sought for local resident
Amal FawazDEARBORN — Amal Fawaz, a single mother of two boys, is currently searching for a bone marrow donor after undergoing four months of chemotherapy for her......
