Blood pressure - why you need to know your numbers, and how to get a heart check for free
"Most patients don't feel anything," she said. "The times when we start to feel a headache or chest pain or shortness of breath with high blood pressure, we're in trouble."
"Most patients don't feel anything," she said. "The times when we start to feel a headache or chest pain or shortness of breath with high blood pressure, we're in trouble."
Blood pressure is called the silent killer - this is what we need to know
It's a painless, non-invasive screening - you can do it almost anywhere, your blood pressure. Do you know your blood pressure? We can help you with that on Saturday - join us for the Healthy Heart Project.
It's a painless, non-invasive screening - you can do it almost anywhere, your blood pressure. Do you know your blood pressure? We can help you with that on Saturday - join us for the Healthy Heart Project.
Healthy Heart Project on April 27 provides free screenings and doctor consultations
"This gives you a look into the future - years into the future, not one or two weeks, but decades," he said. "So it is really important to get these screenings done. It's very valuable."
"This gives you a look into the future - years into the future, not one or two weeks, but decades," he said. "So it is really important to get these screenings done. It's very valuable."
The Healthy Heart Project offers free screenings on April 27
In 2005, we at FOX 2 wanted to team up with medical experts to tackle heart disease in our community. And almost 20 years later, numerous lives have been changed.
In 2005, we at FOX 2 wanted to team up with medical experts to tackle heart disease in our community. And almost 20 years later, numerous lives have been changed.
Spring cleaning, house chores - and how not to get hurt doing them
You look at the yard. It's messy. The garage. It's messy. You might wonder, 'Can my body handle all this work?' Well, let's talk to the doctor about that.
You look at the yard. It's messy. The garage. It's messy. You might wonder, 'Can my body handle all this work?' Well, let's talk to the doctor about that.
Listen to your body when it comes to spring cleaning house chores
You look at the yard. It's messy. The garage. It's messy. You might wonder, 'Can my body handle all this work?' Well, let's talk to the doctor about that.
You look at the yard. It's messy. The garage. It's messy. You might wonder, 'Can my body handle all this work?' Well, let's talk to the doctor about that.
End of year stress is weighing on students everywhere - how you can help your kids cope
Students of all ages are feeling it. And the question is, how do you know if they are feeling too much stress - and what can you do about it?
Students of all ages are feeling it. And the question is, how do you know if they are feeling too much stress - and what can you do about it?
Spotting signs of stress in your kids
In Healthworks, we are talking about year-end stress with our students. Students of all ages are feeling it. And the question is, how do you know if they are feeling too much stress - and what can you do about it?
In Healthworks, we are talking about year-end stress with our students. Students of all ages are feeling it. And the question is, how do you know if they are feeling too much stress - and what can you do about it?
The science behind our nightmares - a doctor explains
Doctor Tiani says while you can’t always control if you have a nightmare, there are some things you can do to potentially help.
Doctor Tiani says while you can’t always control if you have a nightmare, there are some things you can do to potentially help.
Doctor breaks down the science of nightmares
A nightmare is a dream that can cause a strong unpleasant emotional response and it can happen for many reasons.
A nightmare is a dream that can cause a strong unpleasant emotional response and it can happen for many reasons.
Solar eclipse 2024: How to tell if you have a retinal burn from looking up
"You don't feel pain, inside the eye doesn't have any pain sensors," he said. "You end up getting essentially a blind spot, or a blurry spot."
"You don't feel pain, inside the eye doesn't have any pain sensors," he said. "You end up getting essentially a blind spot, or a blurry spot."
How to tell if you've caused eye damage looking at the eclipse
The 2024 eclipse has come and gone and while maybe you're left with a cool memory, the hope is that it didn't leave a lasting imprint on your eyes.
The 2024 eclipse has come and gone and while maybe you're left with a cool memory, the hope is that it didn't leave a lasting imprint on your eyes.
The coming solar eclipse is exciting, but it can be dangerous - without the right eyewear
If you want to see it, but you don't have special glasses - don't look up. Even a sliver of sun can do damage. Special glasses are needed - regular sunglasses are useless.
If you want to see it, but you don't have special glasses - don't look up. Even a sliver of sun can do damage. Special glasses are needed - regular sunglasses are useless.
Explaining the coming solar eclipse - and why we have to protect our eyes
Here's the most important part - if you want to see it, but you don't have special glasses - don't look up. Even a sliver of sun can do damage. Special glasses are needed - regular sunglasses are useless.
Here's the most important part - if you want to see it, but you don't have special glasses - don't look up. Even a sliver of sun can do damage. Special glasses are needed - regular sunglasses are useless.
Colon cancer survivor ignored early symptoms, but shares his story to help others
Jason's colon is now permanently rerouted to that bag. It is a tough reality he has to accept, but he shares this very personal struggle in hopes this won't happen to anyone else.
Jason's colon is now permanently rerouted to that bag. It is a tough reality he has to accept, but he shares this very personal struggle in hopes this won't happen to anyone else.
Colon cancer prevention starts with early detection
It's a fact - colorectal cancer is on the rise among younger adults, which is why Dr. Claire Peeples wants everyone to talk about what might seem like unspeakable symptoms.
It's a fact - colorectal cancer is on the rise among younger adults, which is why Dr. Claire Peeples wants everyone to talk about what might seem like unspeakable symptoms.
Kids and taking 'mental health days' - medical expert advises parents on the new quandry
A new poll from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital finds that nearly one in five parents considers if their child needs to take a mental health day.
A new poll from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital finds that nearly one in five parents considers if their child needs to take a mental health day.
Endometriosis can go undiagnosed for years, here's what every woman should know
Endometriosis occurs when glands that are usually found in the uterus make their way outside of the uterus.
Endometriosis occurs when glands that are usually found in the uterus make their way outside of the uterus.
Endometriosis can go undiagnosed for years - here's what women should know
It affects around one in 10 reproductive women. Some can have no symptoms, for others it can be painful during or after periods.
It affects around one in 10 reproductive women. Some can have no symptoms, for others it can be painful during or after periods.
Allergies and asthma acting up early? You're not alone, here's why
Doctors like Mariel Benjamin, an allergist at University of Michigan Health, say the trend may continue for years to come.
Doctors like Mariel Benjamin, an allergist at University of Michigan Health, say the trend may continue for years to come.