Fewer moms taking painkillers after C-sections
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Fewer mothers are choosing to take opioids after their c-sections, data from the Cleveland Clinic shows.

You move 3,000 pounds when you shovel your driveway - that can be hard on your heart

In fact, several studies link heart attacks to the day after a heavy snowfall. So we need to take shoveling seriously. That means have a game plan before you step outside.

When snow falls, remember shovel safety.
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In fact, several studies link heart attacks to the day after a heavy snowfall. So we need to take shoveling seriously. That means have a game plan before you step outside.

Earbuds block wax from draining out the canal, causing painful infections

Earbuds have become an everyday accessory. Everywhere you look it seems like somebody is wearing them. But doctors are warning to be cautious; don't leave them in for too long because it could be trouble. 

Debunking flu shot myths
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Current recommendations are that any child over six months should be getting an annual flu shot.

The Nine gets flu shots
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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
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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 sacrificing a lot of calories this Halloween.
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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
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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. 

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
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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
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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.