The Beginning: Homeostasis The brain is working normally, releasing dopamine at healthy levels. Normal activities produce a standard feeling of pleasure. STEP 1: An addictive substance or behavior is introduced. An overwhelming amount of dopamine (and other transmitters) is released quickly into the nucleus accumbens (the brain’s pleasure center). At the same time, the
Everybody wants to be fit. Everybody wants to be healthy, and exercise is one of the best ways to improve our health and fitness. Many of us look forward to our evening workout or run. We get up extra early just to put in some time at the gym. How much time should we
Many people enjoy an occasional evening of gambling at the casino. And, many gamblers come home with a little extra money in their pockets and good memories of a pleasant outing with friends. For those of us who live in Genesee County, there are several casinos nearby: Soaring Eagle in Mt. Pleasant, Greektown, Motor
Also known as hypersexuality, this disorder manifests as an excessive preoccupation with thoughts or behaviors that create a desired sexual effect. It can affect any person regardless of their gender, race, religion, or the region where they live. It is believed that over 30 million people are addicted to sex, including pornography – nearly 8%
Can’t turn down a sale even if you have plenty of the item at home? How many credit cards have you maxed out? When was the last time your bank account was overdrawn because you had to have a new piece of clothing? Shopping addiction – also known as Compulsive Buying Disorder – affects
Do you remember playing video games back in the day – like Pong, Tank and Aircraft? Video games have captured our imagination since the ‘70s, with the introduction of some very simple games. Many kids, teens and adults quickly became enthralled with gaming and it soon became apparent that video games had the potential to
Kohl’s has committed $250,000 to the Hurley Foundation, on behalf of Hurley Children’s Hospital, in support of its Kohl’s Healthy Kids program. Since 2006, Kohl’s has granted more than $1.4 million to the Hurley Foundation to support multiple children’s health initiatives, including rehabilitation, asthma, and childhood injury prevention. According to a recent community health
In 2018, more than 15 local businesses held mini-fundraisers to raise money for the Hurley Breast Cancer Navigation Program. Coupled with the annual Pink Night Palooza event, where decorated bras are raffled, we raised a grand total of $151,752.17. At a press event on November 20, several businesses and community members came to the
At their annual meeting in October, the Hurley Board of Managers elected the following slate of officers: Jason Caya, Chair; Frances Gilcreast, Vice Chair; Tom James, Treasurer; and Charlotte Edwards, Secretary. Jason Caya was appointed to the Hurley Board of Managers in May 2014. Since being appointed to the Hurley Board, he has served
Tournament officials announced in late November that the inaugural playing of the Ally Challenge presented by McLaren raised $801,060.41 for charitable organizations in southeastern Michigan. The total includes $365,000 for each of the tournament’s primary beneficiaries, Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, serving children in Flint/Genesee County (JA) and Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF).
In 2017, Hamilton Community Health Network (HCHN) received a $1 million Community-Based Crime Reduction grant to help reduce crime and revitalize targeted areas in North Flint. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). This is all in an effort to make the area safer for residents.
Ascension Michigan’s statewide brand integration project concludes with the renaming of all Genesys, St. Mary’s of Michigan and St. Joseph Health System hospitals with the Ascension name. This rebranding creates a clear and consistent identity with the Ascension brand across the state. The new naming structure leads with the Ascension brand name followed by
