By almost any measure, childhood has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Many children now spend hours each day using smartphones, tablets, computers, televisions, and gaming devices. While technology offers educational benefits and convenience, a growing body of research suggests that excessive recreational screen time may interfere with healthy brain development, learning, emotional regulation, sleep, and mental health.
By Dr. Shan Jackson | Healthy Just Feels Right
Many parents seek chiropractic care for their children in hopes of improving comfort, mobility, posture, athletic performance, or overall well-being. Pediatric chiropractic care has grown in popularity over the past two decades, with many chiropractors offering services for infants, children, and teenagers.
As winter approaches, many people experience a decrease in spirits and energy levels – a phenomenon often referred to as seasonal mood changes or the “winter blues.” Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that strikes at the same time every year, usually in the fall and winter, and affects individuals differently, with some experiencing more severe symptoms than just a little downturn. Anxieties, lethargy and food cravings are some of the symptoms of SAD, which affects an estimated 10% of the population to varying extents.
In our fast-paced lives, getting sick is something no one has time for, yet it’s an unfortunate reality that can disrupt everything from work to personal plans. Thankfully, a flu shot or COVID vaccine takes just minutes to check off your to-do list, and they could save you from not only days of illness but also from potential complications that may arise. We spoke with Sam Englender, Physician Assistant at Hamilton Community Health Network’s Main Clinic, who sheds light on the crucial role that flu and COVID vaccines play in preventing serious illness, and how they can keep you healthy and resilient throughout this season and beyond.
Dr. Jeffrey S. Rohr, a retired local physician renowned for his expertise in LASIK laser vision correction and cataract surgery, served the Grand Blanc community and its surroundings for over 20 years before retiring from his ophthalmology practice in 2022. “I loved my patients and staff,” said Rohr. “I was incredibly proud of my medical practice and surgical results. It was an amazing journey and I wouldn’t have changed a thing!”
Navigating men’s health requires careful consideration and expertise. That’s why we spoke with Sam Englender, Physician Assistant at Hamilton Community Health Network, to share some ways that men can maintain a healthy body and mind, including why they should focus on their mental health, visit the doctor and limit alcohol consumption.
We know that Flint is a city full of resilience, strength and spirit – but it also is a city faced with economic hardships, environmental crises and systemic disparities that present challenges. As a therapist, Albert Ujkaj, LMSW, Director of Behavioral Health at Hamilton Community Health Network has witnessed firsthand the impact these factors have had on his patients. He and the entire Hamilton Behavioral Health team work with patients of all ages daily to support and manage their emotional wellness.
As we age, the journey from reading with a flashlight under the covers to holding menus at arm’s length to embracing bifocals – or even trifocals – suggests that changes in vision are an inevitable aspect of growing older. That was the journey Maura had experienced in her 68 years. She has worn glasses for the last 20 years or so, but before reaching her 40s never thought she would have vision problems.
