Author: Jake Newby

A man shops for energy drinks.

A man shops for energy drinks.

Is There a Healthy Energy Drink?

Some trendy new energy drinks market themselves as healthier alternatives to the brands we've come to know. Are they actually healthy, though?

Forming a Healthy Relationship with Food: West Michigan Dietitian Discusses Keys to Conquer an Eating Disorder

Young woman speaks with a counselor.

Young woman speaks with a counselor.

Finding "food freedom" should be a goal of anyone battling an eating disorder, according to an experienced dietician from West Michigan.

A food sensitivity test tube is pictured above a table full of food.

A food sensitivity test tube is pictured above a table full of food.

What is a Food Sensitivity Test?

Food sensitivity tests may give us clues about what causes certain digestive issues. But they are not FDA-approved. So how accurate are they?

7 Detroit Black History Sites to Visit

Second Baptist Church and the Alger Theater represent two of the most historic sites in Detroit in terms of significant Black history.

Second Baptist Church and the Alger Theater represent two of the most historic sites in Detroit in terms of significant Black history.

These historic Detroit sites and landmarks document both the triumphs and hardships of Black Americans who have ties to the city.

Cold Weather Clothing Tips: Gear to Wear and How to Layer

Cold Weather Clothing Tips: Gear to Wear and How to Layer

Cold Weather Clothing Tips: Gear to Wear and How to Layer

It might be time to shop for winter hats, scarves, jackets and boots if you haven't already. Here are the best fabrics out there to keep you warm this winter.

Transitioning from a Vegetarian Diet to Eating Meat

A woman slices into a plate of chicken breasts.

A woman slices into a plate of chicken breasts.

Contemplating eating meat again? Ethical and dietary reasons may give you pause, but these tips can help ease the transition.

A woman steps on a scale.

A woman steps on a scale.

What is a Healthy Weight?

Determining a healthy weight depends on what is proportionate to a person’s size. BMI is not perfect, but it can help indicate future health risks.

Why Walking Your Dog is Healthy for You, Too

Photo of a smiling senior woman walking her dog outdoors along a foot path

Photo of a smiling senior woman walking her dog outdoors along a foot path

Did you know dog owners are 34% more likely to fit 150 minutes of walking into a week than non-dog owners? The benefits only begin there.

Indoor shot of young woman with dark wavy hair looking at her smartwatch.

Indoor shot of young woman with dark wavy hair looking at her smartwatch.

What Sleep Tracking Can Tell You About Your Health

Sleep tracking technology can provide valuable information about sleeping patterns, but they're not the end-all, be-all.

Why is the First Five Minutes of a Workout So Hard?

Young woman plays on her smartphone on a yoga mat indoors

Young woman plays on her smartphone on a yoga mat indoors

There's a science behind what the first five minutes of exercise does to your body. Don't let it deter you from a great workout.