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Caring for a loved one can be tough. This simple action plan for caregivers can help you get your bearings and make your caregiving role a little easier.

Falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence among older adults but there are many ways to avoid them.

Find out which habits keep residents of Ikaria, a Greek Island, living well into their 90s.

Fear, fatigue, chronic pain or just plain lack of motivation might be keeping your loved one stationary. So how do you get them off the couch and on to healthy…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers are finding new ways to navigate their daily responsibilities.

In this post from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, find out why caregivers deserve our respect as the heroes they are.

Cyberbullying takes bullying to a new level because it’s far more public and has the capacity to spread fast, far and wide. Find out how to protect your kids.

Living a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of many illnesses, including breast cancer.

Guest blogger Lindsey Clair shares her experience with infant loss in this moving post.

In this post from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, caregivers can learn how their duties can lead to isolation and what they can do to stay connected.

In this guest post from Ty Schmidt, executive director of Traverse City-based non-profit organization Norte, learn why walkable communities are good for health.

For some caregivers, it’s hard to find balance between taking care of yourself and the person you’re caring for. Read up on these tips to protect your time.

What are the options when it comes to senior housing? This guest post from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B provides tips and considerations for choosing wisely.

Annual physicals are an important measure in preventing child illness.

If you’re caring for a loved one, there could be aspects of caregiving that will surprise you. Read on for what to expect and how to cope.

Throughout summer, it’s important to keep in mind the dangers of dehydration and how to enjoy the warmer weather safely.

As they enter retirement, seniors may struggle with their value or sense of purpose. Here are seven meaningful activities for post-retirement life.

Regardless of mental health history, practicing self-care on a regular basis ensures a healthy mind, body and spirit throughout life.

Experts from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B share tips on caring for a loved one from afar, including warning signs they might need more help and how to find it.

Worried about an older loved one’s ability to drive? Read up on how to approach this delicate subject with tips from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B.

If you have aging parents or are a senior wanting to stay in your home independently, this post from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B is full of helpful tips.

Just because you’re in love doesn’t mean you won’t sometimes disagree. Learn how to keep the lines of communication open without saying something you’ll regret.

Visit Midland during the Dow Tennis Classic, which hosts high-caliber professionals and offers plenty of opportunities for kids and adults to get in the game.

Here are a few helpful tips to make this Halloween a bit healthier for your trick-or-treaters.

An event the size of ArtPrize is bound to create some waste. ArtPrize’s Communications Manager shares tips on how to make your visit environmentally friendly.

Help stop the stigma surrounding mental health by educating yourself on the topic.

Maintaining healthy blood pressure levels is important to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Test your heart disease knowledge as we bust these popular myths.

Men's Health Month each November is recognized as a wake-up call for men to get smart about their health. Learn about 7 common conditions that affect men.

Nov. 6-10, 2017 and Feb. 5-9, 2018 are weeks designated for CPR/AED drills in Michigan schools. Make sure your local schools are participating.

African Americans and Latinos are less likely to seek mental health treatment. Find out why and how to help combat the stigma of mental illness.

Join Pulse3 Foundation to become trained in CPR/AED at one of their "sidewalk CPR" events this year.

Get to know the risk factors, methods of prevention and warning signs associated with common eye injuries.