Healthy Heart

I soon began to wonder what was the deal with this sport -- and why were people becoming so obsessed with it?

While it’s not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.

How do you know if your heart isn’t functioning properly?

Heart disease causes both heart attacks and heart failure.

Rabideaux, who will turn 77 in May, said she has four stents in her heart, high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation.

Dr. Delair Gardi of Heart and Vascular Consultants, which has offices throughout the Metro Detroit area, said the following signs could indicate whether people are having heart issues, and thus should see a consultant:

Of all the questions that can be asked to measure one’s physical strength, this one might be the most common: “How much can you bench?”

While people are living longer, and in many cases better than previous generations, your aging heart is more susceptible to damage.

Even if running outside hasn’t been your workout of choice in the past, maybe you’ve considered it recently.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is cautioning residents to take extra care when shoveling.

Here are some signs of an unhealthy gut, and ways to make sure your gut is healthy and functioning properly.

The small or the large tub? Butter or no butter? Those are often decisions moviegoers make when at the theater and are in the mood for some popcorn to go along with their show.

While there’s no doubt that finding the time to exercise can be impossible some days, if you can start by focusing on creating a healthy diet for yourself, you’ll be on the right track.

What mistakes are commonly made by those getting back into working out? And what are best ways to ensure that a New Year's resolution isn’t given up on by March -- or even earlier?

It's not too late, you guys!

A cheat day is essentially a day in which someone abandons their diet or disciplined eating, and eats items that aren’t very healthy.