Vaccines for infants and children save lives. Globally, it’s estimated that 2 million to 3 million deaths are prevented each year thanks to childhood vaccination efforts. In the U.S., experts estimate childhood vaccines among each birth cohort prevent 20 million illnesses and more than 40,000 deaths. From birth to age two years of age, health officials recommend infants and toddlers receive vaccinations on a…
Work deadlines. Family relationship drama. Health issues. The pinch of inflation at the grocery store. Stress can come from many different sources, and each person experiences and reacts to it in different ways. Stress may also have visible consequences – one of which is weight gain. Stress and weight gain A 2022 poll conducted for the American Psychological Association showed that more…
One of the most common chronic illnesses amongst children is obesity – affecting more than 14.4 million children in the U.S. Rates of childhood obesity have risen in recent decades and are partially linked to an increase in consumption of highly processed low-nutrition foods and sugary drinks. Less physical activity, partially due to increased use of technology, has also played…
Caffeine is a stimulant that speeds up messaging between the brain and body when it reaches the central nervous system. Millions of people all over the world consume caffeine every day to feel more alert during daily activities. Caffeine doesn’t typically pose a health problem, but it’s important to be mindful of its side effects and be ready to cut…
Rates of feeding and eating disorders – especially among teenagers – skyrocketed during the pandemic. Calls to help lines nearly doubled. With routines disrupted and increased isolation, many individuals turned to social media and emotional eating to fill the void. Additionally, many people delayed annual physicals and other preventive health care visits. The uncertainties of 2020 built a perfect storm for eating disorders. …
Fat Tuesday is celebrated around the world for reasons including religious, cultural and traditional, and it’s perfectly okay to indulge once in a while. From Hamtramck to your local grocery store, getting your Paczki fix can mean joining long lines of other Michiganders to get your hands on the popular treat. But if you don’t want to wait in line, or…
With the new year comes an increased emphasis on “wellness” as people make their New Year’s resolutions – including better health, better fitness, and better nutrition. Too often, however, these resolutions can lead to unhealthy habits or choices when in pursuit of a goal. It’s important to understand that the wellness market is an industry with many players and is…
It’s no secret inflation has influenced spending habits across the nation. Many Americans have made lifestyle changes to adjust, and food insecurity is becoming more prominent. In fact, food inflation outpaced overall inflation in 2022. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, prices of food bought at the grocery store or supermarket increased 12.4% from October 2021 to October 2022. While food inflation…
It’s a fresh new year and a perfect time to get health screenings, immunizations and annual check-ups scheduled. Preventive care measures, such as yearly exams and screenings, can help identify and monitor areas of concern. Health screenings can detect diseases or chronic conditions in their earliest stages when treatment plans are most successful. If any concerns are detected, physicians can…
Earlier this month sweetgreen opened their second Michigan location in Troy. The new 2,761 square foot restaurant is located on the south side of East Big Beaver, just west of Rochester Road. Indoor seating can accomodate up to 36 diners, with an additonal 30 seats in their outdoor patio section. sweetgreen Menu Sweetgreen in Troy offers a wide variety of…
