The New Health & Leisure Magazine!
Welcome to the launch of our online magazine, Health & Leisure. It is funny how 13 years ago when we launched our first print edition that time, technology and many miles later we would be a solely electronic magazine. However, given the way consumers receive their information today - fast, easy and vast - it only makes sense that we offer our information to those seeking health news on the web throughout Michigan and beyond. We will continue to maintain the same mission that we had since our inception: To offer our readers and advertisers a medium that offers credible, up-to-date information to ...
Get Fit Challenge Contest Winner Update
Health & Leisure: How do I feel today compared to when I entered the Get Fit Challenge? Elizabeth Schmaltz: When I entered the contest, I was at a point in my life where I knew something needed to change, but I wasn't sure what to change, or how. I think like a lot of people, when you're trying to discern what's broken but you can't quite figure out what it is, you either get easily overwhelmed and quit, or try to change a lot of things at once. I decided to enter this contest, enroll back into classes for another bachelor's ...
The Last Lecture
When Randy Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 46, the Carnegie Mellon professor, husband and father of three, surely did not realize how his diagnosis would eventually take a path that eventually would affect millions of people around the world through his inspirational approach to life, love and death. What began as a grim, personal diagnosis between patient and physician turned into a “last lecture” in front of 400 Carnegie Mellon students, to an inspirational column by Wall Street Journal columnist Jeff Zaslow, to a YouTube sensation, an appearance on Oprah, ABC News and a best-selling book, ...
RSD: Living With A New Kind Of Pain
Sara was the busy mother of two young daughters. Besides working full time for her husband’s company, she was active in her girl’s sports and scouting activities. One afternoon Sara dropped a box of books on her foot and fractured it. Instead of getting better, the foot got worse. It turned blue, was swollen, and she experienced the worst pain of her life. She visited three physicians, one of whom suggested that Sara was exaggerating her pain for attention. Although she tried to keep her former routine, Sara could not do it. Finally, she was diagnosed with CRPS. Her physician prescribed ...
How to Keep Prescription Drugs Away From Your Kids
How many prescriptions do you have in your home? Because they’re free and easy to find, they may be what your child uses to get high. Prescription drugs such as sedatives, pain relievers, stimulants and allergy medications provide many benefits but when taken by anyone other than for whom the drugs were prescribed, they can be addictive and even deadly. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse Web site, more than 20 percent of high school seniors reported non-medical use of at least one prescription medication. Robin Walsh, MA, LLP, a therapist at Henry Ford Health System’s Maplegrove Center, says there are ...
Looking for a Home for Mom
One of the most difficult decisions a daughter or son may need to make in their lifetime is whether or not their parent needs to be placed into an elderly facility. It’s a decision that no one wants to make nor is prepared to make but for the 36 million Americans over 65, finding an alternative place to live is a stark reality. “Most of us don’t think about it until we, or an elderly loved one, experiences an illness or an accident and can no longer live independently,” says Sandy Mabery, the owner of Pine Tree Place, an assisted living ...
Making a Healthy Back-to-School Transition
By Stacy Leatherwood-Cannon, M.D. As a new school year approaches, it’s important for parents to make sure their child makes a healthy transition from the swimming pool to the classroom. Taking proactive measures with your child’s health before classes began can help reduce their risk of illness throughout the year. Immunize Taking your child in for a check up before school begins may prevent, identify and treat health problems before they appear. Vaccinations will also help eliminate the chances of your child getting an illness throughout the school year. Check with your doctor to make sure your child has had all of the ...
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Social Security Q&A
Questions and Answers on Social Security Benefits
Ask the Doctor: November 2008
This Month: Minimally invasive breast augmentation.
Ask The Doctor: October 2008
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Breast Cancer Facts
The Karmanos Institute updates us on breast cancer facts.
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‘Techs’ and the City
Techie gear, and the stuff to protect it, for the world traveler.
Kindle2: The Book Made Better
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Trouble Shots Around the Green
Knowing how to play from bad lies around the green can save you strokes.
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Stretch Your Limits
Some easy ways to add flexibility to your workout routine.
Fitness: Reliving Our Youth
Sometimes not acting your age might help you stay fit.
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Invest in Your Health
Buying the gift of health, for yourself or a loved one.
Healthy Recipes: December 2008
This Month: Brownies & Black and White Bean Dip
How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Going Overboard!
How to enjoy a delicious, and healthy, Thanksgiving Day.
Healthy Recipes: November 2008
This Month: Sweet Potato Pie and Acorn Squash.
Nutrition: October 2008
Slow Food & Mindful Eating promote healthy weight.
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Genesys partners with Buick Open to host party with pros(GENESEE COUNTY, MI) – Genesys Health Foundation, in partnership with the Buick Open, will host its 17th annual Charity Classic Party. This year, as a special feature for partygoers, many golf pros playing in the Buick Open will attend the event. The party takes place Friday, July 31, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Genesys Conference and Banquet... [More...]
Genesys Athletic Club hosts “Shakin’ it for a Cause”(GENESEE COUNTY, MI) Genesys Athletic (GAC) is hosting a Ladies Night Out, Friday, July 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m., to raise funds for cancer patients at Genesys. “Shakin’ it for a Cause” will feature one hour of dance exercise that includes Zumba, belly dancing, hula and Bhangra (high energy folk dancing); drinks and appetizers;... [More...]
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Receives GrantSt. Joseph Mercy Oakland (SJMO) received a grant of $6,000 from the Michigan Department of Community Health to develop an alcohol prevention and intervention program to help Hispanic women in Pontiac have healthy babies. The funding was granted by Michigan’s Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Prevention and Intervention Grants. The program... [More...]
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