Those of us caring for a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s disease must keep many aspects of the affliction in mind. When loved ones and caregivers accept the person’s altered state of reality, interactions will be much more positive. It is important to understand that people with this disease will lose short-term memory, but

It’s inevitable: with the start of the school year comes the onslaught of snot. Germs travel throughout the classrooms, cafeterias and locker rooms. As winter draws nearer, the problem multiplies like the bacteria and viruses that cause it, and many of their effects include ear symptoms. The issue lies in knowing when an earache is

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink ribbons, the symbol for breast cancer, are everywhere – and with good reason. Here are some alarming statistics: About one in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. This year, an estimated 231,840 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. An estimated

We have all heard that old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well, an apple might not keep the doctor away; but it may help you to need the doctor less often. Apples are available all year ‘round, but they are particularly full of flavor in the fall. Why not add apples

Run Like a Deer 5K Run/Walk November 7 Linden County Park Veterans Honor 11K Run & 5K Run/Walk November 7 Burton Sierra Club Urban Hike November 14 Flint Farmers’ Market Rooftop Yoga November 14 Flint Farmers’ Market Annual Flint Holiday Walk December 1 Flint Cultural Center YMCA Santa Run December 5 YMCA of Greater Flint

  Kettering University’s Dr. Susan Farhat, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, and Dr. Cheryl Samaniego, Assistant Professor of Applied Biology, have teamed up to research a new alternative for long-lasting joint replacement materials. Typically, joint replacements, such as knees or hips, can last between 10-15 years without causing problems for the wearer. According to Dr.

The notion of consuming bacteria to treat or cure disease may, at first thought, seem counter-intuitive. After all, weren’t we always taught to wash our hands before we sit down for a meal or disinfect a cut – all to cut the risk of a bacterial infection? A little perspective: despite our best efforts to

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. While atherosclerotic heart disease is prevalent in adults, sudden cardiac death is also the leading cause of death in young athletes. In both the old and the young, prevention is key in helping thousands of people. Many efforts over the years have been

The top-of-the-line Genesys PACE facility has been up and running since August 1, 2015 in Downtown Flint, near the Flint Farmers’ Market. The new facility is the exclusive provider for Genesee County. There are 114 facilities nationwide, with nine (including Genesys) in Michigan. PACE is exclusively “participant-focused,” concentrating on their goals and wishes, and keeping

Each year, I talk to patients, family and friends about common reasons for not getting an annual flu vaccine. And each year, I know plenty of people who come down with the flu. Let’s take a few moments to go through the facts and you’ll realize there’s no excuse not to get a flu vaccine

Nestled in the Kaza Village of Andrah Pradesh, India, there is a home for orphaned girls – a home that not only provides them with food and shelter, but also gives them their best shot in life. Dr. Sumathi Mukkamala, a retired pediatrician, is the mind behind Chinmaya Vijaya Orphanage and is changing the lives