Tag: Physical Health

A woman drinks a glass of wine while looking at a smart device.

A woman drinks a glass of wine while looking at a smart device.

Why Binge Drinking Even Once a Week is Bad

If you make a habit out of binge drinking, you could expose yourself to these specific short and long-term health problems.

Unexpected Side Effects of Having a High Fever

Man lying on the couch with a high fever checks a thermometer

Man lying on the couch with a high fever checks a thermometer

Fevers are a normal immune response to infection, but high fevers can be problematic and can have some unexpected side effects. Here's what you need to know.

Woman at home having skin care routine

Woman at home having skin care routine

Make Your Skin Glow from the Inside Out 

How much water people drink, how much sleep they get and other lifestyle choices all factor into making skin glow from the inside out.

Rage Rooms: Do They Help or Hurt Your Stress?

Two people in protective gear pose for a photo inside of a rage room.

Two people in protective gear pose for a photo inside of a rage room.

Smashing old dishware with a baseball bat can be cathartic in the moment, but rage rooms may not be a long-term solution for stress relief.

A young Black woman runs outdoors during the winter.

A young Black woman runs outdoors during the winter.

Safety Tips for Running in Cold Weather

If you love running outdoors you don't necessarily have to stop when the weather gets cold. But you should adhere to these safety tips.

Planning a Thanksgiving for People Living with Diabetes

Friends Celebrating Thanksgiving Dinner Together

Friends Celebrating Thanksgiving Dinner Together

Holiday meals don’t have to be put on hold if you are celebrating with someone who has diabetes. We’ve got healthy tips for the special day. 

Man disinfecting workout equipment at the gym.

Man disinfecting workout equipment at the gym.

Are You Doing These Things to Prevent Skin Infections at the Gym?

Read this list of five skin infections commonly caught at the gym and what you can do to prevent catching them.

How Daylight Saving Time Can Affect Your Body

White alarm clock in the morning. Young man sleeps in the background.

White alarm clock in the morning. Young man sleeps in the background.

It might seem as simple as updating a few clocks in your home, but Daylight Saving Time can take a toll on some people’s overall health.

A large crowd participates in the 2021 Grand Rapids Turkey Trot.

A large crowd participates in the 2021 Grand Rapids Turkey Trot.

Winter 5ks and Turkey Trots Happening Across Michigan in 2022

Bundle up in your coziest winter fitness gear and take part in some of the Michigan winter 5K's and Turkey Trots happening this year.

Fitting Homework into a Busy Schedule

Man looking at computer code on a laptop while working from his small office.

Man looking at computer code on a laptop while working from his small office.

It can be tough to prioritize homework in college while juggling so many other responsibilities. These four strategies can help.