Even a shoebox can bring joy this holiday season
For more than 30 years, Operation Christmas Child has provided shoeboxes with gifts in them for over 168 million kids in over 100 countries.
Data showing fewer moms accepting opioids following C-sections
Fewer mothers are choosing to take opioids after their c-sections, data from the Cleveland Clinic shows.
You move 3,000 pounds when you shovel your driveway - that can be hard on your heart
In fact, several studies link heart attacks to the day after a heavy snowfall. So we need to take shoveling seriously. That means have a game plan before you step outside.
Earbuds block wax from draining out the canal, causing painful infections
Earbuds have become an everyday accessory. Everywhere you look it seems like somebody is wearing them. But doctors are warning to be cautious; don't leave them in for too long because it could be trouble.
Finding yourself more sluggish or irritable as the days shorten? It could be Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the winter doldrums creep into your life as cold temperatures settle in, you may find yourself showcasing more symptoms of depression and anxiety. For people in the northern states, we call that seasonal affective disorder or SAD.
Your costume choice says more about you than you may think
What does your Halloween costume choice say about you? Actually, quite a lot.
Ready to feel guilty? Here's a comparison of healthy food calories to candy calories
We are getting healthy for the holidays because we know when Halloween comes around, we start eating the kids' candy and we just can't stop.
Washington Nationals baseball team enlists help from Henry Ford sleep expert
Ever wonder how baseball players find time to sleep during the busy schedule professional athletes live? Well, a doctor at the Henry Ford Center for Sleep Disorders helps by sending one team sleep schedules and individualized plans for certain players. Her main focus has been The Washington Nationals, who are playing in the World Series tonight
Eating dark chocolate could reduce risk of depression, study suggests
If you find yourself digging into the Halloween treats a little early, a recent study suggests it may be wise to snag the dark chocolate pieces for yourself.
BMI is a good screening tool for health, but is it the best?
Doctors recommend other measurements to give you a bigger view of your overall health. That includes scans of blood pressure and cholesterol.
Weight loss comes down to two things: cutting calories and burning calories - or a little of both
If you're looking to lose some weight before the holiday season, one doctor tells us there are two words you'll need to know: cut and burn. All weight loss comes down to this choice: cut, as in reducing calories; burn as in burn more calories, or do a little of both.
One key to losing weight? Cut out one thing worth 200 calories every day - and be patient
If you think you have to make huge changes to lose weight, you're wrong. Research is proving it.
Belly fat, sometimes called "angry fat," can be a lot worse than you think
We're looking ahead to the struggle that often comes with the holiday season and we're getting healthy for the holidays. If you don't like what the scale is saying maybe there's another number to focus on instead. We're talking about belly fat.
This new pill makes you feel fuller and want to eat less - a game changer for losing weight
In the struggle to lose weight, when it comes to taking prescription medication there's a new option on the market for people who only need to lose a few pounds. A new pill labeled Plenity may be the medication to bring those people relief.
Thinking too much could cause you to die sooner
Thinking too much may be bad for your health according to a study that was recently published.
A new survey reports 45 percent of us get health advice online. That can have inspiring, and scary effects
According to a healthy Now survey from the Parade-Cleveland Clinic, 45 percent of us now get health advice from online sources. A doctor with the clinic said while that can serve as a real inspiration for many, there can also be a lot of false health claims on the Internet that could lead us astray.
Following spiking trend of youth vaping rates, Oakland County officials teaming up to push back
Following reports of skyrocketing levels among teenagers who are now vaping, Oakland County health officials are teaming up with school superintendents and the Alliance for Healthy Communities to curb that rate. While the rates are disconcerting for officials, an increasingly troubling trend are the number of deaths connected to the practice. Oakland County Executive David Coulter said they're going to be providing more education and advocating for changes in public policy.
Study: Adults at higher risk for depression after childhood bullying
You may know that bullying can lead to depression, but what's even more troubling is that those issues don't go away when the bullying stops.
Source of McLaren Macomb Hospital legionnaires disease still unknown
In the past month, seven people have been diagnosed with legionnaires after being treated at McLaren Macomb Hospital in Macomb County.
All the things you didn't know, but definitely should know, about mammograms
Do you know what it takes to find breast cancer early? It's the slightly aggressive x-ray called a mammogram that takes a picture of your breasts. And here are the three things you should know about mammograms: start doing it at age 40, get a 3D exam for dense breast tissue and most changes in one's breast does not signify cancer.