Love Your Melon is a nationwide organization that has found a place here in Flint. Dedicated to improving the lives of children with cancer, the simple idea of donating and selling beanies allows both the givers and receivers to smile big. It started in Flint with the click of a mouse. Earlier this year, Rania
The weather is warm … the grass is green … and the weeds have shown up, as well. Did you know that those pesky dandelions on your lawn also pack a punch with lots of health benefits? May Help Battle Diabetes Research shows that juice from the dandelion can help to stimulate the production of
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease associated with the loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells deep in the brain. As the nerve cells die, the amount of dopamine in the brain is decreased. Because dopamine helps regulate the body’s movement, the loss of dopamine leads to decreased mobility. Some common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are tremors,
The Flint drinking water contamination has been a community disaster like few others, creating immediate and future challenges for families. Many are asking, “What can I do to help? How can I stand with Flint?” In the year of its 40th anniversary, Crim Fitness Foundation is redoubling its efforts to create opportunities for all residents
Dear Readers, “What is more important than your heath?” I’m quite sure this is a question we only ask ourselves when we, or someone we love is challenged by an unexpected illness or health crisis. Webster’s defines health as “the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; especially: freedom from physical disease or
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This age-old quote addresses the daily need for fiber-rich foods to keep our colons healthy and get things moving! With warmer weather finally here, Michiganders are focused on getting beach-body ready; but after spring vacation, they tend to fall out of their routine and lose focus. Don’t
Staying active and healthy is a priority for many – and what better way to do that than walking, running and biking in your own community! About 18 months ago, a group of outdoor enthusiasts in the Southern Genesee County area took on the task of bringing outdoor trails to their communities. From that idea,
Katie Watts always loved art and design. “I thought I wanted to be a graphic designer,” says, the mother of seven and wife to husband, Shawn. “But that profession didn’t pan out.” Instead, she listened to her mother’s advice, followed in her footsteps and enrolled in nursing school. “After graduating, she immediately began working in
Dr. Joyce Stevens has been a physician with the Michigan Health Specialists Group since March 2007. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice and is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. While she specializes in women and children, she most enjoys treating families as a whole. “I see
Did you know that 60,000 individuals with autism live in Michigan? Did you know that there are 1,000 school-aged children in Genesee County with autism? What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? “ASD is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder
What are GMOs? According to Green America, a national non-profit dedicated to growing the green economy for people and the planet, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are plants or animals created through the gene-splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE). This experimental technology merges DNA from different species, creating unstable combinations of plant,
Are you stressed out? If so, you are not alone. Everyone experiences stress at some time in their life. So, what is stress? Stress is an event, situation or circumstance that causes a physiological and/or behavioral reaction in an individual or family. You may be stressed about many aspects of life and life’s changes. Stress
