Gadgets & Gear: December 2007

December 1, 2007 by Jeff Lockwood  
Filed under Gadgets & Gear

Everyone’s favorite gadget geek dishes on this year’s ‘must have’ gifts for the holiday season.

Wine Review: December 2007

December 1, 2007 by Contributor  
Filed under Food & Nutrition

Champagne for your New Year’s toast.

GolfRx: December 2007

December 1, 2007 by Joe Portfilio  
Filed under Golf

Yoga exercises to improve your golf swing.

Fitness: Let the Good Times Roll

December 1, 2007 by Bob Budai, MPT  
Filed under Fitness

Flexibility is often one of the most neglected areas of fitness. Some find it boring, too time consuming, painful, not worth the effort (after all, you cannot really “see” flexibilty in most cases), or ineffective. This is what we are going to talk about.

Ask the Doctor: December 2007

December 1, 2007 by Contributor  
Filed under Ask the Doctor

This month Dr. Nsima Usen, a board certified podiatrist with Family Foot & Ankle Specialists of Southfield and Wyandote answers a reader’s question regarding diabetes and foot care.

Our Get Fit Challenge Winner Shares Her Success

December 1, 2007 by Clark Young  
Filed under Health

As our winner, Elizabeth has spent the last three months working out at the Bally Total Fitness in Troy with certified personal trainer Brian Gambino. We are happy to report that Elizabeth has lost 25 pounds since she started.

What to do With My Extra FSA Dollars?

December 1, 2007 by Clark Young  
Filed under Health

Ever thought about getting Lasik? How about having liposuction or fixing that painful bunion? As 2007 draws to a close, those of us who still have funds left in our medical spending accounts need to be reminded of the old adage: USE it or LOSE it!

Detroit’s Faces of the Flu

December 1, 2007 by Heather Ashare, MPH  
Filed under Health

The Faces of Influenza, a national education campaighn started by the American Lung Association, is hosting a local event on Dec. 11 in Bloomfield Hills to distribute information and hold a flu shot clinic for the public.

Are You Suffering From Sleepless Nights?

December 1, 2007 by Clark Young  
Filed under Health

Sleep disorders affect millions of people in the U.S. every year. For some, the disorder is temporary and resolves by itself or through medical intervention. Unfortunately for others, sleep disorders are a lifelong battle.