This scenario sound familiar? You're at a get together with girlfriends, in the midst of the typical bouts of laughter that usually accompany events such as these, when: "Oops, I think I just peed a little ..." Laughter could quickly turn to embarrassment  when...

This article was done in conjunction with a partnership with BCBSM's A Healthier Michigan.  I always struggle with fast and easy meal or snack options that are still healthy. Sites like Pinterest make it easy to get ideas and try new options. Smoothies are a...

Each spring, many Americans find that the welcome changes of the seasons bring unwelcome discomfort of seasonal eye allergies. Symptoms generally manifest in the form of itchy and watery eyes, swollen eye lids, dry eye, or bloodshot eyes. According to the Michigan...

This article was done in conjunction with a partnership with BCBSM's A Healthier Michigan In tune to Nutrition Month, the fourth Tuesday in March (March 26 this year) is also coined Diabetes Alert Day by the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Alert Day—a...

How many of you are still battling with the extra weight you gained over the holidays? It often seems as though the last few pounds are the hardest to shed. But, losing the weight might be easier than you think, when you turn simple office tasks or household chores...

Instead of reaching for those warm weather clothes to hit the trail or soak in the great outdoors, some women may forego comfort and adventure to keep their legs hidden due to spider veins and varicose veins. At Spectrum Health Medical Group VeinSolutions,...

As  flu season continues to unfold, it is important to help protect those in and around hospitals who may already have weakened immune systems from other conditions. People experiencing flu symptoms are asked to avoid visiting hospitalized loved ones until their...

This article was written in conjunction with a partnership with BCBSM's A Healthier Michigan February is no longer just a time to celebrate those closest to your heart, but a time to take care of your heart. In honor of Heart Health Awareness Month, A Healthier...

When you're tight on time and the weather isn’t cooperating, it could be easy to put off exercise until springtime. But sticking to a regular fitness routine is critical, if you want to stay in shape and maintain your health. Just remember the effort that you put into...

When you look outside this time of year, do you get excited about bundling up to go exploring, or would you rather cuddle up with a good book by the fireplace, sipping on chai and giggling at the thought of crazy people outside in the snow? The truth is, ANYONE can...