Back to school more stressful than ever this fall, says study
Going back to school always conjures up a lot of emotion, excitement, stress, anxiety. All that is still around, but now there are heated discussions that are causing even more challenges. We've got results of a national poll from Mott Children's Hospital.
Packing lunch for work or our kids has benefits - here's how to make it less of a chore
Whether it's for the kids at school or you at work, packing your lunch has many benefits. So why don't we do it more often?
Ways to simplify packing lunch for work and school
Okay parents do you pack lunch for the school kids - or even for yourself at work? It sounds like a lot of work but we'll give you some easy ideas to keep it healthy and tasty in Health Works.
Saint Joseph Mercy doctor: Most serious Covid cases preventable with vaccine
So what are hospitals dealing with? FOX 2 asked Dr. Anurag Malani, the infectious disease lead for COVID-19 response at Saint Joseph Mercy Health.
Time to roll up our sleeves again with booster shots being recommended to combat delta variant
There are more concerns over COVID-19 and the delta variant as our kids return to school, and businesses try to get back to work.
Back to school anxiety in a pandemic: Expert says how parents can handle it
“I think schools have really learned a lot about how to calm kids’ anxieties and their worries and how to help keep them safe, but again, be prepared," said Dr. Vanessa Jensen, Cleveland Clinic Children's. "These kids have not been around other kids. it’s almost like when a new child goes to daycare for the first time.”
Back to school anxiety tougher than usual - here's how to handle it
Even in non-pandemic times, it can be a sticky situation dealing with back to school anxiety.
Oakland County health director says masks work, pointing to successes of 2020
After a summer being mask-free for many, it's hard to go back to wearing those face coverings. But here at FOX 2, we're being asked to wear masks in the buildings - vaccinated or not. And so are the Big Three auto companies and they're not alone.
The rules keep changing and some are asking how much masks even help?
Mask wearing is being urged indoors in many places around Metro Detroit. So we asked the doctor how do we know it helps to stop the spread of Covid.
Doctor advises how to handle asking vaccination questions with friends, loved ones
It can be an awkward, divisive topic the vaccine question. So how can you get into it without causing conflict? The doctor has some advice.
Doctor says be honest and open when bringing up vaccination question with friends
If you and your family have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine you might be wondering if your friends have done the same. Is it okay to ask? The doctor says yes, clear conversation is better than fear of the unknown.
Community Health Corps provides resources, support to Detroiters in need
Community Health Corps provides Detroiters in need with resources.
Tracking outdoor time vs. screen time a good way to combat kids' summer boredom
Let's talk about the 1,000 hours Outside Movement. It was started by a local family and it is getting attention all over the world. The idea is to match your screen time with time spent outside.
Beating mid-summer boredom is easier than you think
We track a lot of things from calories to steps, but how about keepng track of time spent outside in nature? It's one way to help beat the midsummer boredom.
Health works: Pride month, mental health and its effects on the LGBTQ community
Experts say suicide is higher among members of the LGBTQ community. Health works discuss those risks and how to get help.
Q explains how CBD products work and what we need to look for
Former FOX 2 news anchor Anqenette Jamison is now in the CBD business after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Her search for personal wellness landed her in the public eye once again. These days she's helping us understand CBD.
Anqunette Jamison helps to navigate CBD field of products and what they do
It seems like you can find CBD products everywhere. So how do you know what to look for to know you're getting the right thing? You know her as Q, a member of our FOX 2 family, who is now an expert in CBD.
Marine fights ALS after strange symptoms appears last spring
"Just dealing with it one day at a time. (I'm) trying to maintain as much of what I have left, as far as mobility. Trying to hang on. I still have a little mobility in my hand. I'm still able to speak and eat. That's where I'm at and where I'd like to stay," he said.
Marine shares his ALS battle, says every day is cherished
First he had muscle cramps and twitching. Eventually, he received the diagnosis of ALS. The disease accelerated rapidly.
What to look out for in your children as you return to work
So how do you help your kids adjust as life after the pandemic starts to slowly look like it did before the pandemic? It can be a big adjustment for kids who may not understand why the rules are changing, again.