Dear Readers, I hope this letter finds you well! It’s no newsflash: the COVID health crisis has affected every aspect of our lives for well over a year. At this writing, things appear to be approaching “normal” … I’m hopeful that my letter in our fall issue will bring me an opportunity to talk about
Happy Spring! I don’t think we’ve ever been more ready to get outdoors and enjoy the weather! One of the most enjoyable activities is leashing up our pups and going for a walk. It’s good for our health, both physical and emotional. Last November, my family lost a beloved member; our 16-year-old dog and “office
Dear Readers, Wellness … for many people, the meaning of this word has changed over the past several months – nearly a year at this writing. In our communications with friends, family and co-workers, the phrases “I hope you are well” and “Stay well” have replaced “See you soon,” and “Let’s get together.” We all
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
Dear Readers, Happy New Year! As we start a new decade, it’s logical to think about our health and all the advancements in medicine that we’ll see in the years ahead. On the cover is a machine that delivers proton therapy to cancer patients – and it’s right here in Flint! Located on the campus
Dear Readers, You have to admit – fall in Michigan is a beautiful season. There’s still time to enjoy outdoor sports and festivals, and be grateful for those last sunny days of “sweater weather.” This issue has an “all things senior” theme. Around 48 million people in the U.S. are age 65 or older, and
Dear Readers, As I sit at my desk to write this quarter’s “From the Publisher” message, we’re all still waiting for the rain to stop and the sun to shine! Well, it’s technically still spring – and I hate to complain. Summer is a time to get outdoors and enjoy all those activities that we
Dear Readers, As I write this, we’re a day away from spring! I am so ready for warm weather and sunshine – just makes everyone feel better about life. Are you with me? Spring is the time we start thinking about getting outdoors … and suffering from seasonal allergies. We have an informative article about
Dear Readers, It’s a word that’s top-of-mind these days: addiction. Beyond the opioid crisis in our country, which we have covered in previous issues of Wellness, there are many Americans struggling with other addictions that aren’t as widely publicized – hidden addictions, if you will. In this issue, we explore several addictive behaviors,
Dear Readers, This month, we focus on children’s health with a variety of articles, many contributed by local health professionals who enjoy the opportunity to enlighten the public in a quality magazine. One piece I found particularly great is about a pilot program launched for the 2018-2019 school year called Handle With Care. This program
Dear Readers, Many of us struggle every day with health issues – some serious, some not, some are just annoying. While many are lucky enough to have the resources to seek answers and treatment for these maladies, others live with pain, both physical and mental. On this month’s cover is a shocking statistic about suicide:
Happy Spring! Have we ever been more ready for warm weather? This time of year, everyone is thinking about getting outdoors to let the sunshine lift our mood and renew our minds and bodies after a long winter. If you’re a runner or thinking about starting, we’ve got a story about the CrimFit Training Program
