Health

Ask The Doctor: February 2010 Ask The Doctor: February 2010

This month: Snow shoveling and heart attacks.

Ask the Doctor: August 2009 Ask the Doctor: August 2009

This Month: ‘Death Panels’ and end-of-life discussions

The Vitamin Alphabet Begins with “D” The Vitamin Alphabet Begins with “D”

Vitamins are needed for growth, metabolism, & development.

Ask the Doctor: July 2009 Ask the Doctor: July 2009

This Month: What electronic medical records mean to you.

What’s In A Name? What’s In A Name?

Ever wonder what all those doctor specialties do? Well now you’ll know!

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Leisure

The One (And a Half) Month Later iPad Review. The One (And a Half) Month Later iPad Review.

Is it all it’s cracked up to be, or is it an expensive paperweight?

Gadget Gift Guide 2009 Gadget Gift Guide 2009

Your resident Gadget Geek dishes on the best of the season for 2009!

Gadgets & Gear: September 2009 Gadgets & Gear: September 2009

Gone to the Dark Side. Once you go Mac, you’ll never go back!

Gadgets & Gear: July 2009 Gadgets & Gear: July 2009

We’re back and better than ever! What can you expect from the new site? Let us know what you think.

Review: FSS BlueMax 70 Light Review: FSS BlueMax 70 Light

Review of the Full Spectrum Solutions BlueMax 70 Light.

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Sports & Fitness

Don’t Let Ninjas Sabotage Your Health Don’t Let Ninjas Sabotage Your Health

Bob Budai helps you defeat those ‘Health Ninjas’!

Fitness: The Most Bang for Your Buck Fitness: The Most Bang for Your Buck

Fitness expert Bob Budai gives you fitness options for any budget.

Golf Learning Aids Golf Learning Aids

Tools to help keep up your game during the winter months.

Trouble Shots Around the Green Trouble Shots Around the Green

Knowing how to play from bad lies around the green can save you strokes.

Politically Incorrect Weight Loss Politically Incorrect Weight Loss

Cut the bull! Straight talk on losing weight.

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Food & Nutrition

Healthy Holiday Recipes for the New Year Healthy Holiday Recipes for the New Year

Some tasty and healthy recipes to start 2010 off right!

Poached Eggs Your Way Poached Eggs Your Way

How to properly poach an egg, for a healthy and delicious meal.

Invest in Your Health Invest in Your Health

Buying the gift of health, for yourself or a loved one.

Healthy Recipes: December 2008 Healthy Recipes: December 2008

This Month: Brownies & Black and White Bean Dip

How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Going Overboard! How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Going Overboard!

How to enjoy a delicious, and healthy, Thanksgiving Day.

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Healthy Happenings

SJMO To Present Free Orthopedic Seminars in May

Pontiac, MI—St. Joseph Mercy Oakland (SJMO) will continue its series of free, monthly, orthopedic community seminars throughout 2010.  The one-hour seminars are held at 6 p.m. in the hospital’s Franco Communications Center, 44405 Woodward Ave., Pontiac. SJMO orthopedic specialists will conduct the seminars, speaking on a wide range of orthopedic... [More...]

Dispensary of Hope Provides Medications to the Needy

Genessee County, MI – Dispensary of Hope, in partnership with Genesys Health System and Genesee Health Plan, offers medications to Genesee County residents without prescription drug coverage who otherwise would not be able to afford needed medications. Those who qualify for assistance through Dispensary of Hope must meet the following criteria: o... [More...]

Henry Ford Offers Free Hearing Tests in May

Detroit, MI – Henry Ford Hospital’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery – Division of Audiology is hosting two days of free events in May, including hearing screenings, to raise awareness about the importance of hearing health and the challenges of living with hearing loss. Thursday, May 13: 9 – 10:30 a.m. Living... [More...]

Senior Issues are Front and Center at Oakland County Meeting

Pontiac, MI – On Monday, May 3, the annual Oakland County Senior Advisory Council Meeting in collaboration with the Senior Planning Coalition for Oakland County will examine an array of issues pertaining to older adults in Oakland County. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with the one hour program starting at 9 a.m. in the Executive Office, Building... [More...]

Morton’s To Host Premium Cigar Dinner for The Rainbow Connection

Troy, MI —With the clock ticking toward Michigan’s upcoming restaurant smoking ban, Morton’s The Steakhouse in Troy has planned the perfect event for cigar lovers to enjoy an evening filled with fine wine, Morton’s signature food and exquisite cigars–before the May 1 deadline. On Friday, April 23 Morton’s and Churchill’s are teaming... [More...]

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