Protect Your Heart: How Managing Stress Can Improve Your Heart Health
Stress isn?t just in your head?it impacts your entire body, including your heart. FOX 2 talks with therapist Marcia Alston from Henry Ford Health about how stress affects physical and mental well-being. Learn how to recognize signs of stress, its link to heart disease, and ways to protect your health ahead of the Healthy Heart Project on Saturday, April 26. Free screenings at 7 metro Detroit and Grand Blanc locations. Details at fox2detroit.com/community
Stress isn?t just in your head?it impacts your entire body, including your heart. FOX 2 talks with therapist Marcia Alston from Henry Ford Health about how stress affects physical and mental well-being. Learn how to recognize signs of stress, its link to heart disease, and ways to protect your health ahead of the Healthy Heart Project on Saturday, April 26. Free screenings at 7 metro Detroit and Grand Blanc locations. Details at fox2detroit.com/community
'Detroit Castle' stays standing as city removes lawsuit against property owner
A property owner on Detroit's east side gets to keep his castle he’s been building for years, with a little push from social media.
A property owner on Detroit's east side gets to keep his castle he’s been building for years, with a little push from social media.
Detroit drops lawsuit against the 'Detroit Castle'
Charles Brooks says he felt commissioned by God to build up the city, block by block, but when he felt his mission was being threatened, he was grateful for the unexpected help he received. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison delivered a message Brooks longed to hear: the lawsuit against his property on Chalmers Street is no more.
Charles Brooks says he felt commissioned by God to build up the city, block by block, but when he felt his mission was being threatened, he was grateful for the unexpected help he received. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison delivered a message Brooks longed to hear: the lawsuit against his property on Chalmers Street is no more.
Detroit provides free health care for those in need
Detroit's Health Department is bringing free screenings to neighborhoods and those in need. The department is offering the events as part of Public Health Week.
Detroit's Health Department is bringing free screenings to neighborhoods and those in need. The department is offering the events as part of Public Health Week.
Royal Oak Public Library feels the impact of DOGE federal cuts
Libraries are a place for everyone to access information and read incredible, heart-pounding stories. But as National Library Week kicks off, federal cuts are dimming the celebration everywhere, including Metro Detroit.
Libraries are a place for everyone to access information and read incredible, heart-pounding stories. But as National Library Week kicks off, federal cuts are dimming the celebration everywhere, including Metro Detroit.
Detroit Demolition Week begins as vacant houses are torn down bit by bit
Vacant properties across Detroit were torn down as the city's Demolition Week kicks off.
Vacant properties across Detroit were torn down as the city's Demolition Week kicks off.
Detroit Demo Week kicks off, tearing down vacant homes
Vacant homes can be an eyesore, which is why residents are getting involved, helping organizations tear them down, bettering their communities throughout Detroit.
Vacant homes can be an eyesore, which is why residents are getting involved, helping organizations tear them down, bettering their communities throughout Detroit.
Healthy Heart Project
Here's how you can reduce your risk of and join us for the Healthy Heart Project
Here's how you can reduce your risk of and join us for the Healthy Heart Project
Deadly Southgate explosion caught on security camera, neighborhood in shock
A Southgate home explosion left one woman dead and her husband injured. Now a shocked community is hoping to give back to the family after the devastating tragedy.
A Southgate home explosion left one woman dead and her husband injured. Now a shocked community is hoping to give back to the family after the devastating tragedy.
West Bloomfield family given wheelchair for daughter, thanks to non-profit
A good deed by a non-profit has made life easier for a Metro Detroit family, whose daughter was diagnosed with a rare cancer a decade prior.
A good deed by a non-profit has made life easier for a Metro Detroit family, whose daughter was diagnosed with a rare cancer a decade prior.
West Bloomfield family receives life-changing gift
Lawrence and Beth Gray love their little girl, 11-year-old Vivian, who is pretty incredible. At just six weeks old she underwent brain surgery and has been fighting ever since. Meanwhile, the Grays needed a new van to transport Vivian in her wheelchair - the one they had was 14 years old, with no ramp, making it tough to get around.
Lawrence and Beth Gray love their little girl, 11-year-old Vivian, who is pretty incredible. At just six weeks old she underwent brain surgery and has been fighting ever since. Meanwhile, the Grays needed a new van to transport Vivian in her wheelchair - the one they had was 14 years old, with no ramp, making it tough to get around.
Something fishy is happening along the Rouge River
The sight is alarming, but neighbors and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources say it's actually an annual occurrence. The few living along a section of the Rouge River, like Calvin Pearson, knew why FOX 2 was poking around the area, and it didn't take long to confirm what they already knew.
The sight is alarming, but neighbors and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources say it's actually an annual occurrence. The few living along a section of the Rouge River, like Calvin Pearson, knew why FOX 2 was poking around the area, and it didn't take long to confirm what they already knew.
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Raising Awareness with Kids-TALK and The Guidance Center
Kids-TALK is raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month with its annual pinwheel campaign and ongoing support for families. Learn how to recognize signs of abuse and get involved. Visit: www.guidance-center.org/kids-talk
Kids-TALK is raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month with its annual pinwheel campaign and ongoing support for families. Learn how to recognize signs of abuse and get involved. Visit: www.guidance-center.org/kids-talk
April Is Organ Donation Month?Here?s How to Make a Difference
Dr. John Magee, a board member with the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan and a transplant surgeon at the University of Michigan, joins FOX 2 to highlight the importance of organ donation during National Donate Life Month. Learn how many people in Michigan are waiting for a transplant, how kidney disease is treated, and what life is like after a kidney transplant?for both donors and recipients.
Dr. John Magee, a board member with the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan and a transplant surgeon at the University of Michigan, joins FOX 2 to highlight the importance of organ donation during National Donate Life Month. Learn how many people in Michigan are waiting for a transplant, how kidney disease is treated, and what life is like after a kidney transplant?for both donors and recipients.
Detroit doctor brings eyecare treatments to those in need on wheels
Getting eyecare for those who need it most is what one businessman who was once legally blind is working to make sure others can get the gift of sight like he did.
Getting eyecare for those who need it most is what one businessman who was once legally blind is working to make sure others can get the gift of sight like he did.
Metro Detroit doctor helps others see the world more clearly
It may look like your average utility vehicle, but if you were to step inside, you could see it's an eye care clinic on wheels providing routine exams and other services.
It may look like your average utility vehicle, but if you were to step inside, you could see it's an eye care clinic on wheels providing routine exams and other services.
JJ's Pizza in Wyandotte gets business boost from social media
A beloved mom-and-pop pizza shop in Wyandotte was in need of some dough, and thanks to a social media post from another local business, they got it.
A beloved mom-and-pop pizza shop in Wyandotte was in need of some dough, and thanks to a social media post from another local business, they got it.
Struggling businesses get a boost from social media
A few weeks ago, the community rallied to help a family-owned Italian restaurant stay afloat, and on Friday, it happened at JJ?s Pizza. The owner, Robert Sawyer, says he's still shocked.
A few weeks ago, the community rallied to help a family-owned Italian restaurant stay afloat, and on Friday, it happened at JJ?s Pizza. The owner, Robert Sawyer, says he's still shocked.
Chick-Fil-A worker receives surprise scholarship
An incredible gift for an employee at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Roseville. He thought he was shooting a commercial at the store and meeting the CEO. But he was about to get a pretty big surprise.
An incredible gift for an employee at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Roseville. He thought he was shooting a commercial at the store and meeting the CEO. But he was about to get a pretty big surprise.
Celebrating 40 Years: The story of Picano’s Italian Grille
Picano’s Italian Grille has been around for 40 years and its owner, Dominic Picano is just a few days short of 90 years old.
Picano’s Italian Grille has been around for 40 years and its owner, Dominic Picano is just a few days short of 90 years old.