Meet Dexter. He’s the “baby” on the farm and very photogenic. Zorro is an excellent climber and hopes to compete in the 2020 Goat Olympics. Rudy was voted “Most Popular” last year and Kathryn Nicolai, owner of ETHOS Yoga in Downtown Holly, feels that Rudy will retain her title. Rambo likes chin scratches, chewing on
Associated with the leading causes of death in the U.S. and worldwide, obesity is a very complex disease with a variety of causes and effects. In Part 3 of this article series, I will present the effects of obesity on an individual’s mental health and personal well-being. Many times, the discussion surrounding obesity concerns its
On his seventh birthday, a young boy from a small farming community in Baylis, IL was involved in an auto accident that would set the trajectory of his life. The accident left him badly scarred, and for years he was in and out of surgery for functional and cosmetic repairs. His positive interactions with numerous
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime – often, they do not. The phrase “you are what you eat” is very evident by looking into a person’s oral health. Nutrition plays the leading role in defining the health of a person. And, oral health is intimately connected to a person’s general health. Periodontal disease can
When it comes to our diets, making healthy choices and deciding what foods to avoid can be very confusing. As you shop for groceries, always read the ingredient labels and be mindful that even though the product is typically considered “healthy,” it can contain harmful chemicals. Here are five popular foods and the additives in
McLaren Imaging Center recently installed new technology, the Genius™ 3D Mammography™ system, that will detect breast cancer earlier and save more lives. McLaren Flint is the first in the region to offer the 3D system, which, according to a McLaren press release issued in April, is the only mammography exam that is FDA approved as
On many of today’s popular TV series, you can count on a few particularly “exciting” professions to be highlighted: police, lawyers and doctors. Back in the ‘90s, the series “ER” glamorized the medical profession enough that it motivated many to consider careers in medicine. I often ask the young adults I see in my office
Hurley Medical Center has long been the leader in trauma care as the northern most Level I Trauma Center in the state. The facility has just maintained the only Level 1 Trauma verification and the highest Level II Pediatric Trauma verification in the area. The Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons examined
You maybe walking around with a sleep disorder and not even know it! According to George Zureikat, MD, Medical Director of Mid-Michigan Sleep Center in Grand Blanc, sleep disorders are common and often untreated or underdiagnosed. Approximately 70 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep disorder, the doctor reports, and there are many different
Light wavelengths, whether emitted by the sun or man-made devices are actually a form of electromagnetic energy. Scientists measure these wavelengths in nanometers with each nanometer equal to one-billionth of a meter. (Picture a yardstick divided into a billion slices and each slice is equal to one nanometer.) The light that is visible to the
Mott Children’s Health Center hosted the highly successful 2018 Tuuri Day ACEs Summit on June 7, 2018 focused on education and awareness of adverse childhood experiences and the importance of resilience. Over 400 people attended the day-long event representing over 100 different organizations across the state including representatives from education, law enforcement, healthcare, social work
Have you ever gone to your family doctor and thought, “What is an annual physical exam, anyway? The doctor goes through the same rigmarole every time I visit. Is there a difference?” There IS a difference – and that difference is the reason I chose family medicine as my specialty. As a board-certified family physician,
