The link between stress and nutrition is bi-directional, meaning they both affect each other. Stress can affect our eating habits, especially the chances of unhealthy choices or overeating. Additionally, poor nutrition and diet choices can exacerbate or increase levels of stress. According to a 2020 review study, stress affects nutrition by: Stress can also affect the metabolism, with higher levels…
National Poison Prevention Week Someone in the U.S. is exposed to poison every 15 seconds, according to statistics from the National Capital Poison Center. In 2021, more than two million people called Poison Control for help. Children are the most at risk for poisoning, especially those six years and under. However, for adults and teens, poisonings are often more serious.…
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week One in seven men and one in five women in the U.S. will have an eating disorder by age 40 – with the onset occurring mostly during adolescence and young adulthood. Rates of eating disorders among adolescents are on the rise, and they are affecting more than the stereotypical female patient. A recent study of…
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month Close to half of all children aged two to 11 years old develop at least one cavity in their lifetime. Early childhood cavities – identified as those that occur between birth and age six years old – can cause pain and distress, while damaging the primary (baby) teeth. Among children aged six to…
New Year’s celebrations are nearly upon us. This means a lot of people will be making resolutions or goals for themselves. These goals often revolve around relationships, finances and health. But instead of setting our sights on hugely ambitious goals that encourage big changes on Jan. 1, it may be better to take a different approach this year. Plan to…
The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it a seemingly unending stream of photos, videos and festive events posted on social media by family, friends and acquaintances. Get ready for the picture-perfect images of families in matching pajamas, snippets from luxury vacations and gift-wrapping tutorials from crafty friends who love to show off their skills. For people on the…
The holidays are approaching, and so many of these celebrations seem to revolve around high-calorie food and drinks. Family parties often feature a big buffet of appetizers, main dishes and a sea of desserts. Work party potlucks have tables crammed with goodies. And meeting friends for the holidays often means a drink or dessert – or both. But there are…
November is Prematurity Awareness Month One in 10 babies born in the U.S. was born preterm in 2021. This amounts to nearly 7,400 babies born prematurely each week. Preterm birth means a baby is born early, before the 37th week of a typical 40-week-long pregnancy. Being born prematurely means a baby is not able to fully finish growing and developing…
November is American Diabetes Month More than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, which is about 11% of the population. The most prevalent type is Type 2 diabetes, which is more common in adults. This chronic illness occurs when a person doesn’t produce enough insulin or does not use it well. As a result, the body struggles…
Looking for adventure this week in Metro Detroit? Check out our list of fun thing to do in and around Metro Detroit with your family this week.
