Going through chemotherapy is awful. Going through chemotherapy when you're a kid is even worse. Knowing this, a children's hospital in Brazil teamed up with Warner Brothers to produce superhero-themed chemotherapy bags full of "Superformula" to help make chemo a little less scary.
Summer in West Michigan mean more time outdoors. Time to bike. Time to camp. And time to protect your family against ticks and Lyme disease.
America is known for its obesity crisis and penchant for lounging on the couch instead of getting up and doing anything physical. As it turns out, some cities perpetuate that stereotype more than others.
We've had to wait a long time to say this, but it looks like flu season is finally over in Michigan!
Last week saw flu levels return to normal across Michigan in every region except for one.
The "central" region, which includes West Michigan, reported the highest rate of flu-like symptoms in the state last week.
We've been looking for good news about flu season for a long time in West Michigan and across the entire state. We may finally have it.
Here's a helpful video, if you were wondering how many carrots you could eat without going over 2,000 calories. If that sounds like something you definitely do not need to know, 2,000 calories is also quantified in Big Macs, pizza, Chipotle burritos and delicious, delicious avocados
Prior to about a month ago, I would have told you and everyone else I know that I am not a runner. In fact, there are still days now that I would tell you all that I am not a runner. But, I am one. Why? Because sometimes I run. And because I'm training to run the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon and 5k on April 13th! (I'm training for the 5k, not the half marathon. I'm not THAT much of a runner.)
My fiance mentioned something to me today about an article she read in "Women's Health" magazine. She said it was telling her that if you can get a larger group of friends, you could shrink your waistline. How did the analysts doing this test come to their conclusion? WITH MICE!
Checking Facebook at work may not be such a bad thing after all. A new study shows Web browsing at work could boost your performance.
After hitting the lowest level since mid-December last week, reports of flu-like symptoms in the latest report have climbed up once again.
If your kids have a routine visit to the doctor's office coming up, there is reason to be cautious. The waiting room can be full of germs.
Do you let your kids play with the toys at the doctor's office?
