Feeling incredibly sore after exercising isn’t necessarily a good sign, according to an article in Men’s Health.

National Senior Health and Fitness Day is upon us, a day meant to highlight and promote physical activity for those in their golden years.

Whether it’s getting dressed, driving or writing, having good hand-eye coordination can improve quality of life.

In honor of Friday being “National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day,” here are some tips if you need to clean out that medicine cabinet and dispose of any old medicine that’s way past its expiration date.

It might be hard to believe since it’s usually sunnier, warmer and the peak of family bonding with school out.

There are ways allergies can be less of a burden if you suffer from them.

When kids’ minds are occupied between friends, play and school, it’s up to their parents to pay attention to what makes them tick, and that includes their heart health.

Plenty of people have aches and pains that make them question whether it’s time to see a doctor. One of the scariest might be chest pain.

Regarding prescription medicines, some doctors know patients have challenges following their recommendations to the letter.

There are a multitude of reasons to pay special attention to your heart health, but one of the largest might be the rate of death from heart disease.

If you’ve heard the term “laughter is the best medicine,” you’ve likely taken it tongue-in-cheek, but it turns out there’s some truth to it.

Adults who live with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease, compared to those without diabetes, according to Dr. Lalitha Rudraiah, a cardiologist with Henry Ford Health.

It’s smart to be mindful of our heart health all year long, but February -- Healthy Heart Month -- is an especially great time to make sure we are doing all the right things in our lives to be heart healthy.

As fans of Popeye pay tribute today, the tale of his obsession with spinach is a life reminder that sometimes glaring mistakes can lead to incredible success stories.

Here is a guide for reasons why it’s important to eat after working out and what foods/beverages are best to consume.

Don't give up on your fitness goals for 2024!

This fix to your heart will get you feeling better and on your feet

Research shows the benefits of positive thinking. But what are the best ways and practices to incorporate more positivity into your life?

In situations where every second counts, we often hear about what to do immediately in case of a heart attack. But what about a brain attack? Knowing the symptoms and acting fast can save someone’s life.

Here is some advice if you want your child to get into a workout regimen of lifting weights, according to Children’s Health.

In honor of Thursday being World Milk Day, here’s a breakdown of the most popular types of milk and what they really can do for the body.

Happy National Smile Day!

According to the American Psychological Association, 90% of Gen Z — which the U.S. Census classifies as people born from 1997 to 2013 — in 2022 had experienced psychological or physical symptoms as a result of stress within a time period of one year.

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins that can cause pain for the entire body. The best way to treat them is through venous ablation in order to make sure veins are functioning properly.

Some people can age slowly and look younger than their age, while others are the opposite and look older than they are.

Finding the time to get a workout in can be so hard most days.

My parents celebrated their wedding anniversary last year with their first vacation since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and not only did they come home refreshed and tan, they came home obsessed with a game called pickleball that I could not understand.

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.

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

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.

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?

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

As a singer for 28 years in the Dearborn Big Band, she needed a strong voice. And she needed strong lungs to play her flute in the Redford Symphony Orchestra and the Michigan Flute Orchestra. But something was wrong.

To find out more information or to test your knowledge on Medicare before signing up during the open enrollment period, try your hand at the quiz below.

Henry Ford was one of the early adapters of laser ablation, also known as laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT).

What causes them and and how can they be treated?

More people in a gym means more noise, which can lead to some risk of hearing loss while working out.

Remember when your mom would remind you to eat your vegetables or wouldn’t let you leave the table until they were cleared from your dinner plate? Are you getting bored with just carrots or celery?

We’re taking a look at how COVID-19 deaths have been higher in Michigan over the last 12 months compared to the previous 12 months, and how that has differed elsewhere.

One organization in Detroit is doing its best to make sure there is access for all types of cyclists.

A robot named Moxi is shaving off hours of work for nurses and helping them combat burnout.

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Help raise funds for a good cause later this summer on Ann Arbor's northside.

Vitamin D deficiency is extraordinarily common, and most people don’t even realize they’re suffering from it.

COVID cases are on the decline in Michigan and the country, but new research suggests the consequences are far from over.

The cold weather and winter “blahs” can make you lose sight of those new year promises to lead a healthier lifestyle.

It probably won’t come as new information to many, that if you’re looking to achieve a healthier lifestyle, a lot of it comes down to what you eat.

It’s known that breastfeeding can be extremely beneficial to a baby, but as it turns out, it’s extremely beneficial to the mom, as well, and in many ways.

The Olympics can be so much fun to watch, whether you’re tuning in solo, with your significant other or as a whole family.

You hear it often: There’s a need for blood donors -- but there’s apparently a particular need for the Black community to step up and donate.

The American Heart Association has chosen “Reclaim Your Rhythm” as this year’s theme. A Metro Detroit woman embodies that theme in every way and she’s hoping it will strike a chord with other women too.

Exercise can be great once you get into a healthy routine -- especially when you’re doing some workouts you enjoy.

Heart and Vascular Consultants share possible impacts from COVID on the heart, and other negative health signs

Here are key messages on heart health for women from the American Heart Association.

When it comes to the human body, it goes without saying that our hearts are incredibly important.

Either exercising more or achieving greater fitness goals are usually popular New Year’s resolutions for people, but have you thought about an even bolder resolution that will ensure you either get or remain in great shape?

When it comes to the human body, it goes without saying that our hearts are incredibly important.

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?”

‘Tis the season for desserts, cocktails and everything that’s delicious.

Ever find yourself saying you are going to exercise more but find it hard to find the time for your workout? There are ways to get more out of your workout by doing fewer exercises.

How many times have you told yourself you’re going to lead a healthier lifestyle or lose weight only to fall back into the same unhealthy habits all over again?

Can chocolate actually -- gasp -- be good for you?

Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot restores an individual’s immunity against the virus to 95.6%, according to results from their booster trial.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot restores an individual’s immunity against the virus to 95.6%, according to results from their booster trial.

During the past year and a half, people have had all kinds of experiences that have challenged their mental well-being, and have turned to different ways to cope. Many are drinking to deal with stress because it temporarily makes them feel good, but heavy drinking can actually increase anxiety and harm mental well-being.

If you're looking for a new salad recipe, you might want to try this one out.

Remember the refrigerator trucks behind hospitals, the ones that held the bodies of the people dying from COVID-19 when the hospital morgues were overloaded?

It’s important not to just throw any old makeup onto your face, as it could cause an infection.

So, have you ever consumed roughly 10 days worth of calories in 10 minutes?

Between 5-8 p.m., community members can receive the Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines on North Washington Street.

The weather is heating up later this week which means it’s the season to cool down with a summer favorite, ice cream. Think it’s not healthy? - Well think again!

Register to get tested at Huron High School's drive-thru on Saturday.

Have you heard of gravity blankets? They can weigh up to 25 pounds, they've become wildly popular in the last couple of years, and the benefits seem to be aplenty.

The state of Michigan reported more than 7,800 new coronavirus cases Friday afternoon.

There’s nothing like taking a walk, but there is one question many might have while doing so.

If someone has ever asked you if you wanted to be an organ donor, what was your initial feeling or thought?

With COVID vaccines still in short supply, there are concerns on how the state of Michigan is distributing the doses and whether the vulnerable population is being served. The state is now including race data in its COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard to provide additional information. More than 60% of Michigan seniors have not been vaccinated as of Tuesday. READ: How a CVS closure impacts COVID vaccination efforts for seniors in Highland ParkAdREAD: Seniors in Highland Park, Hamtramck line up to receive dose of COVID-19 vaccineREAD: Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I’m on an antibiotic? Why you still need to wear a mask, practice social distancing amid COVID vaccine rolloutAccording to the CDC, more than 44 million Americans have received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Are you new to working out and finding you’re exhausted for hours afterward?

Try these exercises with a towel to bulk up your upper body.

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.

It’s OK to be sad. Everyone feels "off" sometimes, whether that means, sad, angry or frustrated. Those are normal human emotions. But what about if you feel more than sad? Have you considered seeing a therapist?

Concussions can cause damage to the heart -- it's not just the brain that's affected.

Getting high cholesterol under control can seem like a big challenge, but there are simple steps you can take to reduce it.

DETROIT – February is Heart Month and doctors are concerned about an uptick in heart disease in adults under the age of 55 -- especially women. READ: Complete Heart Month coverageYesenia Berbiar woke up a little over a year ago feeling off. She was having a stroke, which doctors discovered was caused by an undiagnosed heart condition that she was born with. Ad“I never in a million years would have imagined that it was going to happen to me,” Berbiar said.”This Heart Month, doctors are reminding everyone that heart trouble can strike at any age. A recent survey found 32% of Americans and 53% of heart disease patients have ignored at least one troubling symptom due to the coronavirus pandemic.

New data from the American Heart Association suggests drinking coffee straight black can reduce the risk of heart failure in the long term. Drinking one or more cups of plain (black), leaded coffee a day was associated with a long-term reduced risk of heart failure, according to a review of diet data from three major studies using analytic tools from the American Heart Association. “We identified multiple dietary and behavioral risk factors for cardiovascular disease outcomes including marital status, red meat consumption, whole milk consumption, and coffee consumption. Among these dietary variables, increasing coffee consumption was associated with decreasing long-term risk of heart failure (HF) congruently in FHS (Framingham Heart Study), ARIC (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities), and CHS (Cardiovascular Heart Study). Further study is warranted to better define the role, possible causality, and potential mechanism of coffee consumption as a potential modifiable risk factor for HF.” American Heart AssociationMore: Healthy Heart news

TROY, Mich. – The Friday of February is National Wear Red Day -- an annual effort from the American Heart Association to raise awareness of heart risks. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women. READ: #GoRedForWomen: National Wear Red Day raises awareness of heart healthTroy-resident Kristy Sidlar was young and athletic when her first symptom hit. So I will ultimately be on the heart transplant list.”READ: Complete Heart Month coverageSidlar wants women of all ages to understand that heart disease is their problem too. While many women with heart problems do experience chest pain or discomfort, there are also many who do not.

Have you ever heard someone say that your heart stops for a moment every time you sneeze?

Kids, stress, work, perhaps simply life happening — they're all reasons we may not be getting enough sleep, and they're often things out of our control.

The specialists at the Heart & Vascular Institute say they want you to remain safe and protect your heart. The following information describes what you need to know about cardiology and COVID-19. But you should also know that if you become infected, you don’t automatically face the worst possible outcome, the team at Heart & Vascular Institute said. With each breath, we release respiratory droplets, and when we talk, sing, laugh, yell, or breathe harder than usual, we release many more respiratory droplets. When everyone covers their mouths and noses, there’s much less chance of transmission, according to Heart & Vascular Institute.

AdBelow, these providers will discuss three broad categories of reasons for chest pain. If you feel chest pain, pressure, or tightness, you should seek medical attention. Heart-related chest painThere are multiple heart conditions and events that can cause chest pain. Aortic dissection is an emergency that causes sudden, severe pain in your chest, neck, throat or jaw. Respiratory-related chest painSince your lungs are in your chest, it makes sense that they could be a cause of chest pain.

If you’ve ever had the feeling that you just can’t get enough air, you know what it’s like to experience shortness of breath. At Heart & Vascular Institute, their team of experts sees many patients who’ve experienced dyspnea, or shortness of breath. Shortness of breath that requires medical careIf you’re not in one of the “don’t worry” situations and experience shortness of breath, schedule an appointment with your doctor, said the experts from Heart & Vascular Institute. Other serious causes of shortness of breathIf you develop a blood clot in your lungs, called a pulmonary embolism, you may feel short of breath. Cardiac causes of dyspneaMultiple cardiac conditions can cause shortness of breath, including:Congestive heart failureArrhythmiaPericarditisA heart attackCardiomyopathyWhen you come to Heart & Vascular Institute with shortness of breath, doctors will run a battery of tests to learn what’s causing the problem.

A fitness tracker might not seem necessary to improving your health, and for some people, it’s probably a take-it-or-leave-it kind of item.

Consuming fish oil pills, the fat or oil extracted from fish tissue, can be a great way to reduce the risk of heart disease

It can be in the morning, afternoon, at night before bed, or heck, even at 3 a.m.

Working out at home has been a big trend over these past few years, especially considering the pandemic -- and people who love to exercise have likely been looking for creative ways to keep up an in-house routine.

With demand high and supply low, getting an appointment to receive a coronavirus vaccine in Michigan can be tricky -- even for essential workers. Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesMeijer will administer COVID vaccines at its Michigan pharmaciesCOVID-19 vaccine questions? Ask the doctorMichigan has released a preliminary timeline to show a projection of when other phases can expect to begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. People between 16-64 with health conditions that put them at high risk for COVID complications and remaining essential workers are expected to be vaccinated between May-September. A national crisis: Governors complain over pace of COVID-19 vaccine shipments