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Exercise prevents elderly mobility problems, and the more the better
October 8th, 20170 Less than an extra hour a week of moderate exercise can make a big difference in helping older adults stay mobile and reduce their risk of developing major mobility...
Saving carbs for last may help ward off blood sugar spike for diabetics
October 8th, 20170 Saving the bread for last at mealtime could help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar under control, new research suggests. People with type 2 diabetes who ate...
Younger start in football linked to higher risk of behavior, mood problems
September 29th, 20170 Boys who start playing American football before their 12th birthday may be at sharply increased risk of behavioral and mood problems later in life compared to peers who......
Resistance exercise linked to reduced anxiety
September 29th, 20170 People who do resistance exercises like weight lifting may experience less anxiety than people who don’t work out, a research review suggests Researchers analyzed...
Smoking tied to frailty in older adults
September 14th, 20170 Older adults who smoke are more likely to become physically frail than their counterparts who are former smokers or never used tobacco products, a recent study......
Kids who skip breakfast may miss key nutrients
September 14th, 20170 Children who skip breakfast on a regular basis are likely to fall short for the day in getting all their recommended essential nutrients, a U.K. study suggests. Kids...
Obamacare enrollment to fall in 2018 and beyond after cuts: CBO
September 14th, 20170 NEW YORK—Enrollment on the Obamacare health insurance exchanges in 2018 and later years is expected to be less than previously forecast, dampened by the Trump......
Family workouts: Exercise with your child
September 8th, 20170 Nearly one in three Michigan children between the ages of 10 and 17 are overweight or obese. Unfortunately, rates of obesity in U.S. adults have also been on the rise...
Managing stress in college
September 3rd, 20170 More than 80 percent of college students reported feeling overwhelmed by their workload in 2016. Chronic stress can be a catalyst for depression, anxiety and mood......
Some jobs tied to higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis
August 25th, 20170 Workers exposed to airborne toxins may have an elevated risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, an immune system disorder that causes debilitating swelling and pain in...
Using unproven methods to tackle cancer could be deadly
August 25th, 20170 People who decide to tackle their cancer using only unconventional methods are likely to die sooner than patients who opt for conventional treatments, according to a new......
Molina Healthcare plans to close Dearborn clinic
August 20th, 20170 DEARBORN — Molina Healthcare, a 24-hour Midwest Medical Center, plans to shut down on Sept. 30. All 120 workers at the center will be laid off. The clinic is...
For diabetics, aquatic exercise as good as working out on land
August 20th, 20170 For people with type 2 diabetes, exercising in water is just as effective at improving blood sugar as other types of workouts, according to a review of existing......
Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS turn up the heat on generic drugmaker deals
August 20th, 20170 The largest U.S. retail pharmacies, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., are wielding more leverage when buying generic drugs, accelerating...
Stroke survivors without complications still face ongoing risks
July 27th, 20170 Even stroke survivors who don’t experience any immediate complications are still more likely to die or have a heart attack than people who never had a stroke, a recent......
Avoiding summertime dehydration
July 22nd, 20170 | By Dr. S. George Kipa, MD Studies show that 75 percent of Americans drink significantly less water than what is recommended daily. A common misconception...
Republican healthcare bill imperiled, with 22 million seen losing insurance
July 1st, 20170 WASHINGTON— Twenty-two million Americans would lose insurance over the next decade under the Republican-controlled Senate’s healthcare bill, a nonpartisan......
Kids born through fertility treatment show normal mental development
June 19th, 20170 Despite concerns that children born through Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) may develop differently from other kids, a U.K. study finds they have normal mental...
Premature babies often catch up to peers in school
June 19th, 20170 A study following more than 1.3 million premature babies born in Florida found that two-thirds of those born at only 23 or 24 weeks were ready for kindergarten on time,......
Chronic pain tied to quick memory decline in old age
June 12th, 20170 Older people who suffer from persistent pain may experience a faster deterioration of memory and a greater risk of dementia as they age compared to peers who are not in...
Mental health professionals discuss quality care challenges
June 10th, 20172 DEARBORN — President Trump's proposed fiscal year 2018 budget cuts dealt a huge blow to mental health and substance abuse prevention, with funding to face projected......
Muslim children teach lessons about discipline every Ramadan
June 2nd, 20170 DEARBORN — With more than 17 hours until sunset each day during Ramadan, it may seem impossible for children to complete their fast, but that's not the case. Many...
Common painkillers tied to heart attack risk
May 19th, 20170 Commonly used painkillers such as Motrin, Advil and Aleve might increase your risk for heart attack, even in the first week of use, a new study suggests. Overall,......
