If you’re pregnant or thinking about starting a family, it’s important to make sure you are caught up on all necessary vaccinations. When you are pregnant, you share everything with your baby, including protection from diseases after receiving vaccinations....

Maternal Vaccinations Guide

Time stops for no one. The human body is constantly aging, changing and adapting to new limitations. Yet, with regular exercise and proper nutrition, one can gracefully embrace the process. As you get older, physical activity usually takes a backseat to work and children....

A Guide to Healthy Aging

There are an elevated number of hepatitis A cases in Michigan. As of February, there have been 920 cases of hepatitis A in Michigan since an outbreak started Aug. 1, 2016. According to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS), out of the 920 cases, 738 people have been hospitalized and 30 have died....

Know the Symptoms of Hepatitis A

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not too late for summer gardening. With a little patience and a lot of care, one can successfully grow vegetables from the comfort of their backyard. Make the most of the remaining season by putting your green thumb to work. When it comes to gardening, location is key....

Father and daughter watering a backyard garden

A Guide to Planting a Late-Summer Garden

Hospital visits can be intimidating, especially if you find out you need to have surgery. There are many details that need to be figured out and probably many questions you want answered. Going in for surgery can be overwhelming but following this checklist can help reduce some stress....

How to Prepare for Your First Surgery

I am going into my 4th year at Michigan Technological University and am currently studying communications, culture, and media. I have been dancing for most of my life and have recently been teaching and choreographing dance routines for the students at my former dance studio. I also love exploring waterfalls and other scenic areas in the Upper Peninsula in my free time.

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