Psychologist: Having a dog is great for your mental health
"People with animals live longer," said Chivonna Childs, a psychologist with Cleveland Clinic. "There are studies that have heavily suggested that over the decades."
"People with animals live longer," said Chivonna Childs, a psychologist with Cleveland Clinic. "There are studies that have heavily suggested that over the decades."
Edward's story: How the Autism Alliance of Michigan turns challenges into opportunities
For people with autism, finding meaningful employment and a good-paying job has a unique set of challenges. That's where the Autism Alliance of Michigan comes in – to help land jobs and gain independence for the person and their caretaker.
For people with autism, finding meaningful employment and a good-paying job has a unique set of challenges. That's where the Autism Alliance of Michigan comes in – to help land jobs and gain independence for the person and their caretaker.
Short walks after each meal can benefit overall health
Walking right after eating is good for sleep, digestion, blood pressure and blood sugar, according to health experts.
Walking right after eating is good for sleep, digestion, blood pressure and blood sugar, according to health experts.
Taking steps to lose weight
Here are the health benefits of walking after meals, according to health experts.
Here are the health benefits of walking after meals, according to health experts.
Fall is here, and so are vaccine recommendations for the colder months
Doctors are saying up to three vaccines should be considered as the temps change - but a recent poll suggests not everybody agrees.
Doctors are saying up to three vaccines should be considered as the temps change - but a recent poll suggests not everybody agrees.
Which cities are best for women? Study highlights economic, health, and safety
A new study by WalletHub reveals the best cities for women in 2024 based on economic, health, and safety factors.
A new study by WalletHub reveals the best cities for women in 2024 based on economic, health, and safety factors.
More than 3,000 chemicals enter the body through food packaging, study finds
A new study recently found evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals (FCCs) through food packaging items.
A new study recently found evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals (FCCs) through food packaging items.
More doctors are prescribing nature to patients
Getting outdoors can help with many conditions - both mental and physical.
Getting outdoors can help with many conditions - both mental and physical.
Prostrate cancer survivor shares his story; it's important to know your number
At the age of 69 Dan Egasparis is counting his blessings - in 2011 he was stunned when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
At the age of 69 Dan Egasparis is counting his blessings - in 2011 he was stunned when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Doctor explains how to prevent strokes
Stroke rehab can range from learning to feed yourself again to trying to regain the power to walk.
Stroke rehab can range from learning to feed yourself again to trying to regain the power to walk.
More evidence found of microplastics infiltrating human brain, study says
Researchers in Brazil found evidence of microplastics in the brain tissue of human cadavers.
Researchers in Brazil found evidence of microplastics in the brain tissue of human cadavers.
COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.
Drug-resistant superbugs could kill more than 39 million by 2050, study suggests
More than 39 million people globally could die from superbugs that are resistant to widely-used medications by 2050, according to a new study.
More than 39 million people globally could die from superbugs that are resistant to widely-used medications by 2050, according to a new study.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
FDA to propose new food label warnings to combat obesity
The FDA is considering food labels to help consumers identify products with unhealthy ingredients, but some experts wonder if this is enough to help in the fight of high obesity rates in the U.S.
The FDA is considering food labels to help consumers identify products with unhealthy ingredients, but some experts wonder if this is enough to help in the fight of high obesity rates in the U.S.
High levels of lead detected in 12 brands of cinnamon and spice blends, report says
Elevated levels of lead were found in 12 of 36 cinnamon and spice mixture brands tested by Consumer Reports.
Elevated levels of lead were found in 12 of 36 cinnamon and spice mixture brands tested by Consumer Reports.
'Dead butt syndrome' can happen after sitting too long: How to avoid the condition
Experts reveal what causes gluteal amnesia and how to know if you have it.
Experts reveal what causes gluteal amnesia and how to know if you have it.
Do not eat advisory: Washtenaw County warns of conditions at lake
A do not eat advisory was issued for fish in a Washtenaw County lake after harmful bacteria was found on the surface of the lake.
A do not eat advisory was issued for fish in a Washtenaw County lake after harmful bacteria was found on the surface of the lake.
New minimally invasive brain surgery through the eyelid used to treat aneurysms
Doctors use 3D imaging to help plan the surgery to ensure safety. Most people go home the following day and recover quickly.
Doctors use 3D imaging to help plan the surgery to ensure safety. Most people go home the following day and recover quickly.
Do Not Eat Advisory in effect for deer at northern Michigan marsh due to PFAS contamination
PFAS contamination has been found in deer and other animals that live in the marsh. The chemicals don't break down in the environment.
PFAS contamination has been found in deer and other animals that live in the marsh. The chemicals don't break down in the environment.