Flat abs and bulging biceps are improvements brought on by exercise. Less visible but more significant are the structural improvements aerobic exercise make to your heart -- improvements that can take you from feeling like a junker car to purring like a Ferrari.

By Deana M. Newman, M.A., C.C.P.

Summers are generally celebrated as a time of outdoor fun, gatherings and basking in the sun.  However, the summer of 2008 was an eventful season which changed the normal course for one Lansing, Michigan family leading to a tragic end. 

  By Lilian Presti

By working with a child's diet first, parents can attempt to find the cause of their child's behavioral issues without 

taking the drastic step of medicating them.

By Bob Robinson

The new health care bill is slated to help with the high cost of prescriptions. 

 Diabetes is one of the most serious health challenges facing Americans today. Nearly 21 million people in the United States, or 7 percent of the population, have diabetes. And another 54 million people are believed to have the beginning stages of diabetes. Every minute of every day, another American develops type 2 diabetes.

 Be informed about the health issues impacting minority men.  A must attend Health Fair and Men's Health Dialogue is set for April 1 at the Ingham County Health Department.

 Using real plates and cutlery instead of disposable ones sends the message that protecting the environment is worth the extra work involved.

Former Michigan Department of Civil Rights Director Kelvin W. Scott 

Journalists and citizens who file Freedom of Information Act requests often expect delay or denial, unfortunately, that can impact  your daily life. Oftentimes, the lack of information provided by governmental agencies limit the ability to investigate issues, protect individuals or open the doors of justice. istockphoto

Did you know that you can ask for the documents below under FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)?

By Lisa Tsakos

By Marilyn Bohn

By Brian Mc Donald

HowToDoThings.com

Feeling overwhelmed with junk mail? Sorting through it is easier than you think.

His Healing Hands Health Center is proud to announce the opening of its walk in clinic at 2025 W. Holmes Rd in Lansing, MI 48910

 Would you like to learn more about Bi-Polar Disorder and Treatment?

 Important heart information

Economic worries, familial obligations, expectations from employers, school assignments, relationships and now holiday planning…Who has time to relax and ease the stressors of everyday life? 

You do! 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Left: Former Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Freddie Scott was once in action and focused on the endzone.   He is now focused on the fight for early detection of prostate cancer.  He recently spoke at New Hope Church of God In Christ in Lansing.

Courtesy photo

Michigan Fall Prevention Awareness Day

Community Awareness of Safe Sleep for Babies Focus for September

Teen Prescription Drug Abuse

Helping Kids Make the Most of Summer Freedom

America: Land of the Free, Home of the Overweight & Obese?

Sleeping Towards Good Health

How to:  Select fish and seafood

Are You Eating Fish and Seafood Safely?

Weight discrimination could contribute to the glass ceiling effect for women, study finds.

“Spring is Here!” …along with Seasonal Allergies

How to prevent the flu.

Spring is right around the corner to please our senses through the sight of floral buds, green grass, birds singing, sunshine and warmer temperatures. 

Choosing wine is really a lot simpler than you think, as long as you know what's important.

“What's important is there is no right and there is no wrong. If you like a wine, whatever you taste in the wine is there. It doesn't have anything to do with what anyone else says,"

"Think of the worst wine you ever tasted in your life. Someone loves it and buys it," he adds.

Artist creates 'green' furniture to help curb home-energy use

The post-holiday season can produce a feeling of fullness and warmth — but not for all. For many, this time is often the darkest of the year as winter has settled in for a long, dreary stay.

Sweet Dreams and Safe Sleeping

Chocolate: How Sweet It Is

The New Year is the perfect time to commit to a healthier life. Commit your family to a healthier life by taking on new health habits this New Year. And, don’t worry, you can   take them on - one step at a time.

FAST AND FULFILLING - FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS OFFER HEALTHIER CHOICES

The Raw Truth About Vegetarianism

SLEEP FOR YOUR HEALTH!

Midwest Organization Heals the Soul through the Human Heart...

According to Black PR Wire, due to the overwhelming number of overweight and obese African Americans, Many African American women hope to achieve the quest for health and fitness this New Years. According to the American Obesity Association, African American women have the highest prevalence of overweight (78%) and obese (50.8%) individuals in the United States. The factors that contribute to this startling statistic are socioeconomic factors, cultural expectations and lack of diets and adequate exercise. African American women have become accepting of having larger body sizes and tend to practice unhealthy eating and exercising behaviors. While regular exercise is not a part of the lifestyle for many African American women there are alternates that can be done besides joining a gym or spending long hours lifting weights and working out. Below is a list of items that if followed carefully will promote health, prevent disease, prolong life expectancy and provide you with the gift of fitness for the New Year.

Breast Cancer - “A United Struggle”

“Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts successfully battled breast cancer.  She has written a book and has returned to the show.  For more information log on to www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/RobinRoberts/
GMA courtesy photo

The Women of the Lansing Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
will be observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
The theme is "Knowledge to Save Lives" to be held in the Banquet Hall at the Hannah Community Center 819 Abbott Rd. East Lansing MI 48823 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Winning the Obesity War - Part 3 of 3                                                              

 “Beverages & Calories at a Glance”

LANSING, MI -- To many who attended The State of Our Health: Through the Voices of Our People symposium, the day was filled with informative and engaging speakers and vendor tables.

LANSING, MI -- With a lot of pressing issues facing us in today's world, health has always been at the top of the list, especially for African Americans and low-income people.

Left :Christine Johnson, speaker; Rina Risper, coordinator of the SOOH event; Monica Jahner from the NorthWest Initiative’s ARRO program and Jolinda Wade, speaker.
Photo by Michael Jennings

Left: Jerry Cullen, owner of Salem Medical provided foot exams for attendees.  Dr. Peter B. Wollschlaeger and Dr. Maher Al-Sheikh discuss their talking points for the diabetes panel.  Photo by Michael Jennings

World War III - Part 2  “Winning the Fight against the Battle of the Bulge”

One Man’s Stroke

Part I of II
When Melik was 38 years old he had a stroke.  He will be a presenter at The State of Our Health: Through the Voices of Our People on September 6, 2008 at Bethlehem Temple. 

Left: Jolinda Wade, mother of Miami Heat’s Dwayne Wade and Right: Christine Johnson, mother of Magic Johnson to speak about health issue affecting  the family on September 6, 2008 at
Bethlehem Temple.

World War III…“A Global Battle of the Bulge”

SUPPORT EQUALS MENTAL HEALTH

Heart Disease… (America's #1 Killer is still on the Loose)

DIABETES AND YOUR FEET

Going to sleep-away camp is a great way for children to make new friends, gain confidence and become more self-reliant. Yet for parents of children with physical or mental health problems, the process of choosing a camp is complex and anxiety-provoking. With proper research and planning, however, both kids and parents can enjoy the sleep- away camp experience with a minimum of stress.

Remind walkers, drivers how to avoid dangers

“Calling All Men… This is an important message for the sake of your health!”

A “sexually” hungry society destroyed by the food it desires.

APRIL IS STRESS AWARENESS MONTH

LONGEVITY A NEW REALITY

INSTANT HEALTH STARTS NOW!

KEEPING YOUR HOME DRUG-FREE

Colorectal cancer (commonly referred to as “colon” cancer) develops in the lower part of the digestive system, also referred to as the gastrointestinal, or GI, system. The digestive tract processes the food you eat and rids the body of solid waste matter. This cancer usually develops from precancerous changes or growths in the lining of the colon and rectum. These growths in the colon or rectum are called polyps.

THE MEDICINE CABINET: ASK THE HARVARD EXPERTS

DON'T GO OVERBOARD ON VITAMINS FOR CHILDREN

THE MEDICINE CABINET: ASK THE HARVARD EXPERTS

KIDS' CORNER: FEVER WITH
VOMITING AND PROBLEMS WITH BABY’S  EYELIDS

Kidnapping headlines strike fear into the hearts of all parents, but it's helpful to remember that the actual incidence of abductions and overtures is statistically very rare.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis… “Threatening the lives of 30,000 Americans at any given time”

What Is A Heart Attack?

SHEA BUTTER: BUTTER YOURSELF UP

THE MEDICINE CABINET: ASK THE HARVARD EXPERTS

ALL OVER-THE-COUNTER COLD MEDICINES RISKY
FOR BABIES

Life is full of unexpected circumstances. Daily responsibilities, work, family issues, and other external stressors may leave one to experience occasional feelings of sadness, fatigue, grief or simply feeling a bout of “the blues”.

From one gift to the five senses to giving back, Americans can give without taking on debt.

ON PINS & NEEDLES: THE RISING USE OF ACUPUNCTURE

The thought of puncturing the skin with needles seems like a frightening experience for many. However, according to Washington Afro American, more and more African Americans are seeking alternative means of maintaining healthy lifestyles and combating diseases through acupuncture and acupressure.

Although the latest government study finds drug use unchanged, kids are still at risk and experimenting at younger ages

The day-to-day schedule of the average African American parent can be a precarious balancing act, factoring in kids, work schedules and meetings, after-work and after-school functions, meals, homework and all of the errands that need to be run in between.

Start with the basics! Always wash hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before handling food.

The initial accreditation was awarded by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

The immune system is the body's natural protector of diseases through detecting and destroying viruses, bacterial infections and tumor cells. 

Binge Drinking … The Fine Line between Social Success and Social Destruction

     The Women of the Lansing Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday, October 25, 2007.

October is National Dental Hygiene and Spinal Healthcare Month in MI

At the request of the Michigan Association of Chiropractors (MAC), Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has signed an Executive Declaration naming October 2007 “Spinal Healthcare Month” in Michigan.

Listen to Your Elders…

LANSING, MI -- Residents living in and around the Lansing, MI, community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or a serious bone fracture.  Life Line Screening will be at Letts Community Center on October 16.  The site is located at 1220 W. Kalamazoo Street in Lansing.  Appointments will begin at 9:30 am.

High Blood Pressure's Silent Attack on Life…

Okay, so you know you have a problem if your pets start stocking your refrigerator with water, fresh fruits and veggies.

We all could probably use some help with making changes in our eating habits. Read all about the National Dairy Council’s contest. When your done, walking the dog is a good way to get exercise.

State Urges Parents To Remember Food Safety When Packing School Lunches

HIV/AIDS in Present Day America and Today's Victims

Not all luggage is created equal. There is a wide variety of prices and quality between manufacturers. Before you purchase luggage you should consider what your actual luggage usage will be. There is no need for you to purchase the most expensive luggage if you only travel once or twice a year or if you never plan to fly.

The Thyroid Gland…A Butterfly-Shaped Energy Regulator

The “Unsweetened” Side of Diabetes

Upcoming Diabetes Events & Fundraisers

“Migraines”…Not Your Average Headache

Let's begin by testing your “Eye-Q”…

The Nationwide Question…“What Can We Eat?”

Urgent Care vs. The Emergency Room
 The “Urgency” of Emergent Care Management

“Obesity”… Placing the Nation's Scales on the Up & Up

Q: What is racial profiling?

No “Mind” Left Behind…

The upsides of friendships are considerable and start early. Humans are born social, and even babies reach out for contact. During the toddler years, social interaction flourishes in the playground, child care settings, and preschool programs. As their world expands children are constantly interacting with peers in school, teams, clubs, and other groups.

Health Care Spending Accounts

Just when you thought you knew everything about the opposite sex…

Having a green, lush lawn is easier than you might think. If you don't have the ideal lawn you have always dreamed of, don't worry. With just a few simple steps, you, too, can have an amazing lawn.

Deane Nelson, allied member ASID, Designer of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, A Division of Michael Fischer Builders, LLC at the 2007 Michigan State University Spring Home and Garden Show explaining their product line. Photo TNCP.

Don’t want to move but need to spice up your living area, add to the value of your home through renovation  or remodeling.

Your Body's “Internal Chemists”…The Kidneys

Survey of Heart Attack Survivors Uncovers Emotional Impact, Educational Needs and Disparity among Racial Groups - PART 2
 

3-A-Day of Dairy Fact Sheet

Don’t let myths and rumors keep you from saving lives. Learn the facts.

The most popular way for families to reward themselves for months and months of hard work is a nice family vacation

Lung cancer takes the lives of more Americans each year than breast, prostate, colon, liver, and kidney cancers combined.

The key is leading a healthier lifestyle.

Q: I’m about to have a baby, and heard that breastfeeding is better for the baby, but I have to go back to work after the baby is born. How do I know what to choose?

Q: What steps can I take to keep my food safe?

Q: How can I stay safe while enjoying the pool, lake, or river?

Q: My kids love to ride their bikes and walk through the neighborhood. What should I teach them to keep them safe?

It is very important for everyone – especially women – to understand CVD and their risks for developing it. Surveys of women show that most women don’t recognize the significance of heart disease, but it is the number one cause of death in Michigan and the leading killer of women.  About 1 in 2.5 women die of heart disease or stroke compared to 1 in 30 women who die of breast cancer. One in 10 women can expect to develop some form of cardiovascular disease before age 60. And as women age, their rate increases.

     Doctors wrote 12 million antibiotic prescriptions in a single year for colds, bronchitis and other respiratory infections against which the drugs are almost always useless.  “A study found such indiscriminate use of antibiotics has contributed to the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria, a growing problem in the United States,”

STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING THE HOLIDAY BLUES

Diabetes: It’s Not So Sweet African-Americans at High Risk

Healthy Eating

Does Stress During Pregnancy Impact Child Development?

Association of Black Cardiologists Providing its Unique Medical Care and Aid to Katrina Evacuees

A Health Guide for Men

Aids Walk

What is SIDS?

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the term for the sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age that remains unexplained after a complete investigatio

Talking to Kids About Terrorism or Acts of War

"Summer School" for Social Skills

Zero Tolerance Policies: Are They Too Tough or Not Tough Enough?

Zero Tolerance Policies: Are They Too Tough or Not Tough Enough?

Spanish-speaking foster homes sought for Central American children

MARCH IS COLORECTAL CANCER MONTH

LCC’s Dental Hygiene Clinic: Make an Appointment Today!

Lansing group advances cancer awareness among African Americans

     Rearing young children, for any parent, is a difficult task.  Parents with children ages 0-5 are very concerned with their child’s physical and mental development.

Keeping Your Child Safe: Identifying Potential Dangers in Your Home

What is Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)?

Here are some tips for you to stay heart healthy.

   OKEMOS, MI -- Women throughout America and Michigan will be “going red” in February to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, women’s No. 1 killer.  A recent survey shows that only 13 percent of women consider cardiovascular disease their greatest health risk, but heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of nearly half a million women each year - about a death a minute.  That’s more lives than the next six causes of death combined.

MSU PHYSICIAN HELPS DEVELOP NEW GUIDELINES
FOR DIAGNOSIS OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

The number of reasons to store your child’s umbilical cord blood is growing every day.

Melanoma Deadlier in Blacks 

Early Detection is Key to Survival

Dr. Derrich Beech, chief of surgical oncology at the University of Tennessee at Memphis points out that Bob Marley, the renowned Reggae musician, died from an aggressive and deadly form of the disease.
 

More than Half of People with Diabetes May Be At Risk of Going Blind or Losing Limbs

Think about packing a first aid kit along with those picnic baskets and beach chairs this summer.  Buy a prepackaged first aid kit or you can make your own for use at home and when traveling in case of emergencies

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is a neurobiological disability. It is characterized by developmentally inappropriate impulsivity, inattention, and in some cases, hyperactivity.

Urges Parents and Teens to Learn the Warning Signs of Teen Depression and Suicide

Film, Stage and Television Star, Perry King, a 38-Year Motorcycle Riding Veteran, Is Spokesperson in Nationwide Broadcast Blitz

ASTHMA IN THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY

This is for all the mothers who have sat up all night with sick toddlers in their arms, wiping up barf laced with Oscar Mayer wieners and cherry Kool-Aid saying, "It's OK honey, Mommy's here."

Jerry Esposito began his career in the Wellness and Fitness industry for almost 1 year.   He works for Cablevision Systems Corporation, in Bethpage, New York, where his department provides health related screenings, seminars and educational information to its over 25,000 employees.