Congratulations, happy parents! You have just welcomed a new little human into the world (and aren’t they cute?) No doubt, you will want to give your child the best start they can possibly have in this uncertain world. Let’s face it, it’s a scary place out there. As this pandemic has shown us, the first
In 1776, Edward Jenner, an English physician, made the biggest breakthrough in the fight against infectious disease when he created the smallpox vaccine. Smallpox can be traced back to Egyptian mummies who died 3,000 years ago. A scourge upon the world, it killed an average of 400,000 Europeans per year in the 18th century. The
As the pandemic rages on, new outcomes of COVID-19 continue to be uncovered. The complications of the virus and our methods of combating it are negatively affecting not only our physical health, but our mental health, as well. New research has found that nearly one in five people diagnosed with COVID-19 is subsequently diagnosed with
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” — Sun Tzu, The Art
Pediatric feet are adorable, complex and always changing. Common concerns that prompt parents to seek medical attention for their child’s feet are flatfeet, abnormal or painful gait, toe-walking and ingrown toenails. All of these concerns can be addressed by your family podiatrist. The majority of conditions with children’s feet are easily treatable. The adult foot
Dr. Patrick Gramith is very familiar with teething infants. He is not only a family practitioner at McLaren Flint’s facility in Fenton, he has two young children – a three-year-old and a ten-month-old. His infant son, Joseph, is right in the middle of teething. “I’m a doctor but I am a parent, too,” he says
Dear Readers, “Stay Healthy.” For many months, we’ve all been using this phrase to wish people well – ending text and email messages and conversations with two words that have taken on new meaning since the worldwide health crisis changed our lives in so many ways. “Healthy” can mean many things: recently, it means we’re
My City Magazine is happy to acknowledge the top vote recipients in our recognition of excellence in local health care. Congratulations to All!
Are you a healthy person? Do you feel well or do you think some aspects of your health could be better? What needs to change and how do you start? When it comes to our health, most of us know whether we could make better decisions and many of us are not surprised when a
What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting (IF) is currently one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends, according to healthline.com. People are using it to lose weight, improve their health and simplify their lifestyles. IF is an eating pattern (not a diet plan) that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It doesn’t
Here’s the truth of the matter: in the beginning, exercising is difficult. No sugar-coating it. It is. You will be uncomfortable, sore and sweaty. You will spend money. You will make sacrifices. You will go to bed exhausted and, at first, wake up tired. Showers will happen. A lot of them. But, as time goes
Health is a journey and every trainer you talk to, website you visit or medical professional you consult is advocating for one “trend” or “diet” that will help you reach your health goal. Social media is full of advertisements telling us about the “hip new trend that will take off the pounds fast” or “the
