Articles tagged: health
health: Summer outdoors fitness fun: There are many ways to get in a workout and soak up sunshine at the same time
Posted: Jun 06, 2013AnnArbor.com file photo Summer opens the door to new calorie-burning outdoor activities! Below is a list of some great options to soak up the sun and get in your workout! 1) Waterskiing - Waterskiing is ... Read more »
BRIDGE MAGAZINE: Washtenaw-Wayne county line marks greatest disparity in health outcomes in Michigan
Posted: Apr 23, 2013Though residents in Washtenaw and Wayne counties have access to world-class medical facilities, the disparity in health outcomes across the county line is the greatest in Michigan, according to media reports. Read more »
Washtenaw County among top 5 healthiest counties in Michigan
Posted: Mar 20, 2013Washtenaw County is among the healthiest counties in Michigan for the fourth year in a row, according to a report released Wednesday. Read more »
Gallup index finds Ann Arbor healthiest city in Michigan, 8th in the country
Posted: Feb 28, 2013Though the state of Michigan may not receive high marks when it comes to overall health and well-being, Ann Arbor does, according to a new Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Report. Read more »
HEALTH: Cataract laser surgery offers significant benefits to seniors
Posted: Dec 17, 2012Dr. Norbert Czajkowski with the Fraser Eye Care Center After more than three years hosting our weekly radio program Everything Elderly, this past weekend was the final show. Co-host Sheila Doeden and I, and Senior ... Read more »
HEALTH: New center at Glacier Hills is a great new choice for those needing rehabilitation
Posted: Dec 10, 2012Michelle Mitchell with Glacier Hills We warmly welcomed a returning guest on the radio show this past weekend. Michelle Mitchell is the life enrichment manager at Glacier Hills. Michelle spoke proudly of the new rehabilitation ... Read more »
HEALTH: Continuum of care allows seniors to happily age in place in one community
Posted: Dec 03, 2012Kathy Quigley with Charlotte Stephenson Manor Just to the southwest of Ann Arbor, in the happening little city of Adrian, there is a terrific senior community offering independent living through end of life care. Kathy ... Read more »
HEALTH: Senior community keeps its residents active and engaged
Posted: Nov 26, 2012Karis Jones with the Sanctuary at St. Joseph's Village This past Thanksgiving Day weekend we aired a special encore program repeating talks with two memorable guests — two very caring people working with seniors in ... Read more »
HEALTH: Now is the time to check your Medicare plan
Posted: Nov 19, 2012Karen Wintringham with Health Alliance Plan If you want to change your Medicare plan you need to do so by Dec. 7. On the radio show this past weekend, we had a timely discussion with ... Read more »
HEALTH: University of Michigan health care available in your own home
Posted: Nov 12, 2012Toni Henkemeyer with the University of Michigan Home Care Many locals may not be aware that the University of Michigan Health System offers in home care. Toni Henkemeyer, the director of program development for the ... Read more »
HEALTH: Managing your money carefully is critical to an enjoyable and stress-free retirement
Posted: Nov 05, 2012Brian Royster with Edward Jones Managing your money wisely is critical to ensuring the later years of your life are enjoyable and stress-free. To that end, Brian Royster provided financial advice on the radio program ... Read more »
HEALTH: Assisted living community appreciates the uniqueness of each of their residents
Posted: Oct 29, 2012Tanum Ollila with Brookdale Place of Ann Arbor These days, senior care facilities are simply not the nursing homes of the past. Tanum Ollila, sales and marketing manager of Brookdale Place of Ann Arbor, made ... Read more »
health: Diet and exercise are important to maintain total health
Posted: Oct 23, 2012Regular exercise revs the metabolism and improves sleep quality. The following is a guest post from a Julie Green. Julie Green is a senior in the dietetics program at Eastern Michigan University. She is currently ... Read more »
HEALTH: Home infusion therapy helps avoid visits to the hospital
Posted: Oct 22, 2012Aimee Powers with Heartland Home Health Care, and Hospice and Home Infusion Those receiving infusion therapy (or I.V. care) may be able to receive that treatment in their own home. Aimee Powers, a pharmacy sales ... Read more »
HEALTH: Washtenaw County Department of Veterans Affairs is all about helping local veterans
Posted: Oct 15, 2012Michael Smith with the Washtenaw County Department of Veterans Affairs There is a great local resource for area veterans: the Washtenaw County Department of Veterans Affairs. Michael Smith, the director of this organization, told us ... Read more »
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