Watching game shows like 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' can boost cognitive health, say experts
Game shows can boost problem-solving skills, improve memory and strengthen your mind — here's how.
How standing desks can help improve students' focus
Kids love fidgeting, and not all students participate in physical activities after school -- so standing desks in the classroom could help give them a boost of brain power.
Stressed about the 2024 presidential election? Here are some tips
One of the most common ways people tend to stress themselves out during an election is by imagining the worst-case scenario. Here are some tips on how to avoid that.
How to avoid election-related stress
One of the most common ways people tend to stress themselves out during an election is by imagining the worst-case scenario. Here are some tips on how to avoid that.
Henry Ford Health, Ascension Michigan merger expected to be complete in October
The merger brings together two health care behemoths from metro Detroit and mid-Michigan, combining some 50,000 employees and 550 sites under one name.
How eating together benefits families, child development
"It helps their social and emotional development skills, it helps with problem-solving, it builds their vocabulary – a lot of important things as they head into the school year," said health and wellness expert Shanti Appelo.
Health benefits of eating together as a family
"No distractions is what we're looking for," Shanti Appelo, a health and wellness expert, said. ?No cell phones, no TVs. But really it's about sitting down together and talking.?
Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, review of studies suggests
An in-depth evaluation of published studies implies that radio waves from mobile phones do not pose a risk to a person’s health.
West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
Keeping food safe during a power outage
With DTE customers frequently losing power during storms, here are some things to know about keeping your food safe during a power outage.
Back-to-School: How to help kids balance screen time with homework
Phones, tablets, and various devices can make it seem impossible to divert children's attention from their screens. However, Dr. Gina Robinson from Cleveland Clinic Children's emphasizes the significance of establishing boundaries for screen use, particularly throughout the school year.
Limiting screen time during homework
"Two hours of recreational screen time is what we like to aim for," said Dr. Gina Robinson from Cleveland Clinic Children's.
Working the night shift may cause dangerous health conditions, long-term risk of disease
Those who often work night shifts could experience increased risk of cancer, digestive problems, other health concerns.
How does heat impact students' ability to learn?
The heat can sometimes affect students' ability to learn new information and focus in class. Kids do not handle the high temperatures as well as adults, and may not know what to do when they are not feeling well from high temperatures.
Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses can vary by ZIP code, new study finds
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Healthy tips for parents packing school lunches for the new year
Back to school means for many of us, packing lunches for the kids. While some schools offer free lunch, sometimes it doesn't hurt to have that homemade touch.
McLaren Health Care: Operations back to normal after cyberattack
McLaren is still working with cybersecurity experts to determine whether any patient or employee information was breached.
Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Dead falcon in Detroit tests positive for West Nile Virus
Detroiters are being warned to avoid mosquito bites after the West Nile virus was detected in a dead falcon in the city.
Massachusetts' deadly mosquito virus threatening local towns: What to know
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.