Debunking flu shot myths
Current recommendations are that any child over six months should be getting an annual flu shot.
The Nine gets flu shots
Health experts from Beaumont Health visit the Nine to give the anchors their flu shots.
Finding yourself more sluggish or irritable as the days shorten? It could be Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the winter doldrums creep into your life as cold temperatures settle in, you may find yourself showcasing more symptoms of depression and anxiety. For people in the northern states, we call that seasonal affective disorder or SAD.
With the sun setting sooner, you may be feeling more sluggish/ It could be a sign of seasonal depression
As the winter doldrums creep into your life as cold temperatures settle in, you may find yourself showcasing more symptoms of depression and anxiety. For people in the northern states, we call that seasonal affective disorder or SAD.
Your costume choice says more about you than you may think
What does your Halloween costume choice say about you? Actually, quite a lot.
Ready to feel guilty? Here's a comparison of healthy food calories to candy calories
We are getting healthy for the holidays because we know when Halloween comes around, we start eating the kids' candy and we just can't stop.
Your sacrificing a lot of calories this Halloween.
We are getting healthy for the holidays because we know when Halloween comes around, we start eating the kids' candy and we just can't stop.
Sleep expert who manages schedules for MLB team brings several recommendations
Ever wonder how baseball players find time to sleep during the busy schedule professional athletes live? Well, a doctor at the Henry Ford Center for Sleep Disorders helps by sending one team sleep schedules and individualized plans for certain players. Her main focus has been The Washington Nationals, who are playing in the World Series tonight
Washington Nationals baseball team enlists help from Henry Ford sleep expert
Ever wonder how baseball players find time to sleep during the busy schedule professional athletes live? Well, a doctor at the Henry Ford Center for Sleep Disorders helps by sending one team sleep schedules and individualized plans for certain players. Her main focus has been The Washington Nationals, who are playing in the World Series tonight
Eating dark chocolate could reduce risk of depression, study suggests
If you find yourself digging into the Halloween treats a little early, a recent study suggests it may be wise to snag the dark chocolate pieces for yourself.
Latest benefit from dark chocolate? A reduced risk in depression
The study looks at data on more than 13,000 adults who took part in a national health and nutrition survey.
BMI is a good screening tool for health, but is it the best?
Doctors recommend other measurements to give you a bigger view of your overall health. That includes scans of blood pressure and cholesterol.
BMI is only of the measurement tools used for assessing health
BMI is okay as a screening tool, but you have to do other measurements as well. Those include cholesterol and blood pressure.
Weight loss comes down to two things: cutting calories and burning calories - or a little of both
If you're looking to lose some weight before the holiday season, one doctor tells us there are two words you'll need to know: cut and burn. All weight loss comes down to this choice: cut, as in reducing calories; burn as in burn more calories, or do a little of both.
Looking for one anti-aging cheating secret? Choose resistance training
If you're looking to lose some weight before the holiday season, one doctor tells us there are two words you'll need to know: cut and burn. All weight loss comes down to this choice: cut, as in reduce calories; burn as in burn more calories, or do a little of both.
New warnings for breast implants, dangers of cheerleading and benefits of napping
Health headlines: 1. The FDA wants women getting breast implants to receive stronger warnings and more details about the possible risks and complications. 2. A new study finding cheerleading is one of the most dangerous sports for high school students. 3. Researchers in Switzerland find an occasional nap could lower your risk of heart attack or stroke.
New warnings for breast implants, dangers of cheerleading and benefits of napping
Health headlines: 1. The FDA wants women getting breast implants to receive stronger warnings and more details about the possible risks and complications. 2. A new study finding cheerleading is one of the most dangerous sports for high school students. 3. Researchers in Switzerland find an occasional nap could lower your risk of heart attack or stroke.
One key to losing weight? Cut out one thing worth 200 calories every day - and be patient
If you think you have to make huge changes to lose weight, you're wrong. Research is proving it.
Small calorie cuts can make a big impact on weight loss
Sylvia Veri, a registered dietitian with Beaumont Health, shows us how simple it is to cut 150-250 calories from our daily meals, resulting in weight loss over time.
Belly fat, sometimes called "angry fat," can be a lot worse than you think
We're looking ahead to the struggle that often comes with the holiday season and we're getting healthy for the holidays. If you don't like what the scale is saying maybe there's another number to focus on instead. We're talking about belly fat.