An Author’s Book on Cancer Hits Close to Home

Over 10 years ago, Veronica Decker, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, had counseled over 1,000 patients who were coping with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Her experiences led her to write and self-publish a book with co-author Linda Ferris in 1998, then titled; “Pocketful of Miracles.” Then, in 2007, her daughter’s soccer teammates’ mother was diagnosed [...]

Running: Knowing the Risks and Benefits!

As the warm weather approaches, runners who’ve been using indoor tracks and treadmills during the winter will be coming outdoors to exercise.  Here’s what you need to know before you begin an outdoor running regimen. PREPARATION Before you hit the pavement—cement, asphalt or track— see your primary care physician, says St. Joseph Mercy Oakland family [...]

Hands Hurting from Texting, Typing, Video Games?

Here are tips to help your tech injuries With millions of teenagers and young adults texting, pushing buttons on video game controllers, and tapping on computer keyboards for hours at a time, it’s no wonder they’re complaining of pain in their hands and wrists at a younger age.  Even students in elementary and middle school [...]

New Treatment For Benign Breast Tumors Available In Detroit

Local breast specialist Cynthia Aks, DO, of the Downriver Comprehensive Breast Center in Wayne County, now offers the latest treatment for breast fibroadenomas, a common benign breast condition found in at least 10 percent of all women in the United States.  The Visica 2™ Treatment System, from Sanarus Medical, Inc., represents a breakthrough minimally invasive, [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

How to Keep Prescription Drugs Away From Your Kids

How to keep your kids safe around prescription drugs.

Looking for a Home for Mom

What you need to know about placing your parent in a senior facility.

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