Your skin health shouldn't be taken for granted. Avoid advice from questionable sources and check out these dos and don’ts from a board-certified dermatologist.

5 Things I'd Never Do for my Skin

Being open and forthright about normal aging issues is critical, because many of them are treatable. Learn the importance of annual wellness visits and check out healthy aging tips that can help you age with confidence.

Age With Confidence: Here’s What You Can Start Doing Today to Improve Your Health and Quality of Life for the Future

After leaving downtown in 1991, the Detroit Grand Prix has once again become a summertime staple in the Motor City. From tickets to parking to items to pack, here is everything you need to know about the 35th annual event.

2025 Downtown Detroit Grand Prix Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May is a great time to educate ourselves on the sharp disparities in cancer, unique mental struggles and other health issues the community faces.

Understanding Health Disparities Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders 

While not an official medical diagnosis, postpartum rage is recognized as a mood disruption that can cause intense anger, aggression and agitation. Here's what to know about the treatable condition.

What to Know About Postpartum Rage

Support from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation helped Lakeshore CAC expand its trauma counseling services by paying its therapists to conduct significantly more counseling sessions for child survivors of abuse.

‘Every Day We See Children Making Progress:’ Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center Expands Critical Trauma Counseling Services

Eating a healthy diet to maintain good gut health doesn't just benefit you physically. New research indicates a direct correlation between a healthy gut and reduced stress and anxiety.

What is the Connection Between Gut Health and Anxiety?

Exposing ourselves to light when there shouldn’t typically be light can disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm, also known as our internal clock. But there is such thing as "good light" and "bad light."

What Color Light is Best for Sleep? 

Studies have linked autoimmune thyroiditis to serious issues like spinal degenerative disc disease. Treatment plans are available if the issues described here resonate with you.

Is there a Connection Between Spine Health and Thyroid Function?

Is There a Connection Between Spine Health and Thyroid Function?  

Many of us love carrying reusable water bottles with us wherever we go. But if you're not washing yours often enough, you're at risk of getting sick. 

Can Bacteria in Your Reusable Water Bottle Make You Sick?

Whether you should exercise while under the weather depends on your symptoms. Before you power through a workout with an illness, read these general rules of thumb.

Should You Exercise When Sick?

Light exposure in the bedroom can be annoying, especially for (no pun intended) light sleepers. But did you know it can also be detrimental to good overall health?

The Benefits of Sleeping in a Dark Room

People with disabilities face high unemployment rates and have an increased risk of living in poverty. Dutton Farm helps southeast Michigan residents with disabilities gain financial independence through innovative programming. 

Dutton Farm’s Financial Literacy Program Helps Adults With Developmental Disabilities in Southeast Michigan Gain Financial Independence

Minority Health Month is a time to educate, spread awareness, hear from those making a difference and start conversations with loved ones. Here are some meaningful ways to observe.

April is an Opportunity to Become More Educated and Aware of Minority Health Month

Cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and diabetes are just a few of the chronic conditions that disproportionately impact minority groups in the United States. Here's more information on how to address these six health disparities.

Common Chronic Conditions That Disproportionately Affect Minority Groups

We rely on active and passive immunity to contribute to a well-equipped and strong immune system. Here's what to know about active vs passive immunity and some examples of each type. 

When we contract relatively mild illnesses like chickenpox and the measles – typically as children – we usually develop natural, lifelong immunity against them after infection activates our immune systems.  

Active vs. Passive Immunity: What’s the Difference? 

Fraud can be committed by medical providers, patients and during the prescription purchasing process. Here's how to safeguard against fraud. 

What is Health Care Fraud?

REM is the sleep stage most associated with dreaming, and your health could suffer if you fail to consistently reach this stage of sleep.

How to Get More REM Sleep

Avoid being wrongfully billed at the doctor's office by reading up on some of the most common forms of health care fraud. 

How to Avoid Common Forms of Health Care Fraud

Drew Clayborn fractured his C1-C2 vertebrae in 2010, but he hasn't let his paralysis stop him from achieving his goals and living a happy life. The Commerce resident and BCBSM member is determined to walk again.

‘Character is Forged in the Fire:’ Michigan’s Drew Clayborn Reflects on 15-Year Journey Since Becoming Paralyzed, Sets Sights on Walking Again

Over-the-counter sleep aids should not be the first thing you turn to if you struggle to sleep. Here's what to know about OTC sleep aids, including their ingredients and considerations before taking them.

Do Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids Work?

Between fever-induced sweating, coughing, vomiting and diarrhea, we lose a lot of fluids when we're sick. Staying properly hydrated replenishes all the water our body loses.

How Hydration Plays a Role in Getting Over Sickness

The term "functional freeze" has gained a lot of momentum on social media in recent months. It's similar to task paralysis. Here's what you can do to stop your next functional freeze before it starts.

What is a Functional Freeze?

Screening for colon cancer saves lives. There are multiple ways to screen for colon cancer, but the colonoscopy is still the gold standard for many reasons.

When and Why You Should Get a Colonoscopy 

It's becoming trendy to sleep without a pillow. This may benefit people who sleep in certain positions, but may be detrimental to others. Here's what you need to know.

Is It Better to Sleep Without a Pillow?

Fenton's Hannah Cislo was born with bicuspid aortic stenosis, a rare congenital heart defect. She knew she would need a heart valve replacement one day, but she couldn't anticipate the traumatizing medical journey she would face in her 20s. 

Michigan Mom Born with Rare Congenital Heart Defect ‘Soaks Up Every Moment’ After Multiple Open-Heart Surgeries

The intent of happy lights – also known as light therapy lights or light therapy boxes – is to mimic sunlight. Happy lights are designed to reset your internal clock and trick your body into thinking it is absorbing the kind of intense light that a household light can’t provide.

Do Happy Lights Impact Mental Health?

Not everyone can afford to wait until their one or two yearly checkups to have their blood pressure monitored. Checking blood pressure at home can lead to better overall management of your heart health.

How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home 

The 2025 Health Economic Forecast revealed positive findings in overall well-being and care delivery in West Michigan. Topics like mental health, hospital admissions and the future of health care employment were discussed at length.

West Michigan Sees Rising Levels of Health Care Employment, More Citizens Covered by Insurance and Fewer Hospital Admissions, According to New Data

Have you heard of the term "default parent?" It's a term for the parent who most often takes care of the kids, the chores and the errands, and it can sometimes lead to dissension in a relationship.

Are You the Default Parent? How to Recognize Signs and Ease the Burden

Slow digesting protein before bed can be a great way to optimize protein consumption and maximize athletic performance. But there may be some drawbacks to this approach for certain individuals. Here's what to know.

Are There Benefits to Eating Protein Before Bed?

There's a name for that anxiety and dread you start to feel on Sunday afternoons as you anticipate the week ahead. If you've ever wondered why you are getting the "Sunday scaries," here is what they are and how they develop.

The Science Behind Sunday Scaries 

The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute is working to reduce Black maternal morbidity in 2025 with its MY PACE program, which aims to train 15 new doulas in Kent County by the summer.

GRAAHI Diversifies Kent County’s Doula Workforce by Training Black, Hispanic Doulas with Help from BCBSM Foundation

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