Don't Make These Fitness Mistakes

Are you achieving the results you're looking for? Don't risk your health, safety or results because of these fitness myths.

Free App Helps Kids Conquer Huge Problem Affecting 1 in 3

As cooler weather begins to settle in, getting the kids away from their technology may not be easy. A new app embraces that.

Is Your Nutrition Cutting It?

Does your diet consist of healthy foods to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Make sure to avoid these foods and activities for ultimate results.

Stop Dreading Exercise: Find the Workout for You with These Guidelines

Tired of the same old workout? Missing day after day at the gym? Follow these guidelines to find the workout for your lifestyle.

Don't Fall Victim to Vacation Weight Gain

Over indulging and little physical activity make it almost inevitable you'll gain some pounds on vacation. Follow these tips to avoid this.

Why Do Women Play Such a Crucial Role in the Wearable Industry?

Here's why women play such a vital role in the success of the wearable device industry.

Michigan Reports First Human Cases of West Nile Virus

Here’s what you need to do to protect yourself against the mosquito-borne illness.

The Best YouTube Stars to Energize Your Fitness and Health

Stay inspired with your workout and nutrition goals by following some of today's hottest health-focused YouTube stars.

Staying Motivated and Seeing Lasting Results

Trying to stick to a consistent fitness routine with a busy schedule? Follow these rules to help you stay motivated for the long haul.

Oakland County Tobacco Sting Reveals Big Surprise

Teens try to buy tobacco in annual undercover operation to control sales of tobacco products to minors.

Burn Your Excess Fat

Dreading that excess fat around your body? Try incorporating these nutrition tips into your daily diet to burn fat and stay lean.

Critical Blood Shortage Looming: Where to Give this Weekend in Metro Detroit

Red Cross of Southeast Michigan Blood Services issues urgent call to donors. Clinics are going on all weekend long in tri-county area.

The Coffee Obsession

Our obsession with coffee has gotten out of hand. Even with health benefits, this is why you should drink coffee in moderation.

Social Media and Its Effect on Your Fitness

When you're looking for fitness motivation or support, look no further than social media. You can count on it to help you on your journey.

Metro Detroit Hospitals That May Make You Sick

A new report analyzing CDC data reveals nine Michigan hospitals, most in the metro, with poor ratings for hospital-acquired infections.

Hospital Offers Healthy Recipes for Fresh Farmers' Market Vegetables

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is bringing its pop-up health kitchen to the Wyandotte Farmers Market, but here’s what to eat right now.

Learn to Be a Kid Again at Adults-Only Camp

Don’t even think about playing on your phone or tablet during summer camp for adults aimed at reducing stress.

U-M Study Supports Trend to Let Employees Nap at Work

Napping may help workers required to remain awake for long periods of time persevere through difficult, frustrating tasks, study shows.

One in Four Michigan Hospitals' Dirty Secret

Some progress is being made, but nearly a quarter of Michigan hospitals haven’t implemented recommended handwashing procedures.

West Nile Virus Is Here: What Should You Do?

Three dead crows tested positive for West Nile Virus. Here’s how to protect yourself and control spread of mosquitoes that spread the virus.

West Nile Virus Reported in Southeast Michigan

If you see sick or dead crows, blackbirds, raptors and other birds, alert the Department of Natural Resources.

3 Goslings in Macomb Co. Test Positive for Bird Flu

Although the risk of human infection is low, the avian influenza virus can be devastating to free-ranging and domestic poultry.

Michigan Sees Nation's Biggest Jump in Abortions: Survey

Abortions in the state rose 18.5% from 2010 to 2014 in the AP's study, which used data from the 45 states that collect that information.

9 Meals That Are Making Americans Fatter and Fatter

Watchdog group: “Xtreme Eating” meals come in at more than 2,000 calories – an entire day’s worth – and contribute to obesity epidemic.

'Run, Forrest, Run!' Michigan Man Follows Iconic Movie Character's Steps to Fight Global Poverty

Like the fictional Forrest Gump, Barclay Oudersluys is running across the country. Unlike Forrest, there’s a particular reason for the trek.

Will You Need Rain Gear or Sunglasses for Bike-to-Work Day?

Routes start in Dearborn, Plymouth, Farmington, Royal Oak, St. Clair Shores and Sterling Heights. Also, just how bike-friendly is Michigan?

Achoo! Pollen Counts Inching Up in Brighton

By week's end, pollen counts will spike, making spring miserable for millions of Americans with pollen allergies and hay fever.

Watch: How Do You Say 'Happy Birthday' to a 100-Year-Old Kidney? 'Thanks, Dad'

Against medical odds, a southeast Michigan woman received an incredible gift from her father 42 years ago.

Elder Care Issues Highlighted at Event Honoring World's Oldest Person

Jeralean Talley, 115, of Inkster, was honored by the agency that has helped her stay in her home.

Amy's Kitchen Recalls 73,000 Products Containing Organic Spinach

Voluntary recall after supplier’s notification some organic spinach may be contaminated with Listeria.

Another Company Recalls Products with Walnuts

The recall by Aurora Products Inc. comes on the heels of a recall last week by Trader Joe’s.

Arsenic-Tainted Wine: Overkill or a Real Killer?

How much arsenic is acceptable? It’s only regulated in drinking water, so “dangerous” level alleged in lawsuit is open to interpretation.

Friends Get Organs from Same Donor - on the Same Day and at the Same Time and Place

If this story were a riddle, it might start like this: “Two men who are not brothers have a heart and lungs born of the same mother …”

Study: Check Pulse with Spring Forward to Daylight Saving Time

The stress some people feel as they adjust their internal clocks to time change may explain heart attack spike.

Cluttered Attic Reveals Rare Artifacts, Some Dating Back 5,000 Years

A trace amount of burnt food on pottery can tell scientists what American Indians ate and how they lived.

February Coldest Since 1875; Lion or Lamb on March 1?

What does the weather forecast mean for weekend travel and family fun plans?

Oakland and Livingston Counties Spar Over First-World Problem

Oakland County, long regarded as one of nation’s richest, is slighted on new list that gives bragging rights to – gasp! – Livingston County.

When Do Clocks Spring Forward for Daylight Saving Time 2015?

Even if it doesn’t feel like spring, it’s almost time to move your clocks ahead an hour.

Former Student Has Chilling Warning for Spring Break Revelers

“A simple, 30-second mistake, led me into a real life nightmare from hell,” Michigan State University grad writes in heart-wrenching column.

Wicked Winds, Freezing Temperatures Whip Up Breathtaking Sand Sculpture

Stop hating on winter and feast your eyes on what happened when gusting winds and freezing temps teamed along Lake Michigan.