Stroke Awareness Month reminds us to watch for the early signs
The signs and symptoms of a stroke can be memorized with the acronym BE FAST. It stands for Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms Speech and Time.
Looking back at the life of Jeff Gordon, who succumbed after a battle with ALS
A husband, father, and former marine died after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS this year. As doctors continue to fight for a solution to illness, family remember one of their own who died. More information can be found https://livelikelou.org/
Wayne Mobile Health Unit brings equality to life expectancy
Wayne Health has started to collect data about racial health disparities in Detroit. They are bringing the health needs directly to the people in their new mobile health unit.
Selena Gomez partners to create Wondermind, a company advocating mental health fitness
Selena Gomez is partnering to create Wondermind, a resource for our mental fitness, and opening the dialogue on the stigma of mental health.
COVID-19 pandemic isolation makes diagnosing autism more difficult
Since children have been isolated from others during the COVID-19 pandemic, diagnosing autism is more difficult.
How the Covid pandemic has made diagnosing autism more difficult
Increased isolation during the pandemic has led to challenges diagnosing children with autism spectrum disorder.
10 years ago a stroke changed everything for Downriver woman who then lost 160 pounds, embracing nutrition
Self-love didn't exist for Sheri 10 years ago. "I had gained weight, wasn't eating, I was focusing on the only thing I focused on, was family, and I pretty much lost myself," she said.
Brownstown woman celebrates 10 years and 160-pound weight loss
After a health scare with a stroke at only 49, Sheri Lindsay got serious about her health and has kept the weight off.
Four weight loss rules to follow - made to work with any diet
"It comes down to personality," he said. "Some like low-carb, some like high carb, some people like moderate protein, some like higher protein. It is what's going to keep you happy, compliant and adherent. There's no one single answer I don't dismiss any diet."
Expert reveals four weight loss rules to follow
Losing weight is not easy, keeping it off can be even harder. We know there's no magic solution but we do have four rules that are worth following.
2 years after Clarkston woman with Covid delivers twins, her family grows with a daughter
Jennifer Laubach cradles her newborn baby girl - not even three weeks old - another pandemic birth for this family - but far different from the last time.
How to stay healthy while watching March Madness basketball
If you're going to be watching March Madness games, make sure you're remembering to move and keep healthy habits.
New eye drops promise to remove need for readers - but do they work? Jay Towers tests it out
When you reach a certain age, many people can't leave home without readers. Now there's a new prescription eye drop that promises to enable your aging eyes to read without glasses. We put the drops to test with Jay Towers.
New prescription eye drops remove need for reader glasses
When you reach a certain age, many people can't leave home without readers. but now there's a new prescription eye drop that promises to enable your aging eyes to read without glasses - could that work? We put the drops to test with FOX 2's Jay Towers
Expert weighs in on pandemic's impact on suicide risks for kids - and how we can help
There's now CDC data that points to a substantial increase in emergency department visits because of suicide attempts among adolescents during 2020 - but Nancy points to an unexpected stat, fewer deaths.
Expert shares what we can do about pandemic's effect on youth suicide rates
Its a tough but necessary conversation. The pandemic's impact on the suicide risk is concerning, according to new data. But we also are learning what we can do better.
Expert explains how we can improve our immune systems
It's a complex part of the human body that incorporates so many parts - the immune system. So as we make our way through Covid, as well as cold and flu season. How can we help our immune system do its job?
Expert talks how we can all boost our immune systems
If Covid wasn't enough to worry about, the cold and flu season is at its peak right now. Here's what we can do to protect ourselves.
Some simple ways to start healthy habits for the new year
So tip one, start simple! Be realistic and set small goals you can keep. resolutions are intimidating when we start too big.
How to set healthy goals for the new year
One of the best ways to get started, is setting a 10 minute goal of walking outside.