With the onset of spring, it’s time to head outside and enjoy the activities that you’ve been dreaming about over the last few months. From riding bikes and beach trips, to camping and kayaking down the river, warm weather brings... Read More
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that childhood obesity is on the rise in the United States and throughout the world. For that reason, there are strong recommendations to identify children at risk early on. Many parents are taken aback... Read More
As you may have heard, since August of 2016 there has been an ongoing outbreak of Hepatitis A in Michigan, with 760 cases reported so far. Although the majority of cases have been in the eastern part of the state,... Read More
March is colorectal cancer awareness month, so we’ve put together some interesting facts to help arm you with the information you need to stay on top of your colorectal health! (1) Colorectal cancer is the third most common in the... Read More
Your gallbladder helps with the digestion and absorption of protein and fat by releasing bile into your digestive tract. Located next to the liver, your gallbladder stores bile that was produced by the liver until it is needed to help... Read More
One of our most important jobs as parents is to provide our children with proper nutrition, and help them establish a positive relationship with food. Did you know a child’s dietary habits and attitudes regarding feeding are largely established by... Read More
Perhaps you’ve heard the name of both of these conditions, but maybe you’re unfamiliar with the difference between the two and why it even matters to your health to begin with. Not only can we bring you up to speed,... Read More
Every year, Oaklawn holds its annual benefit auction, which attracts hundreds of attendees and accumulated close to $100,000 in donations last year alone. This year’s event is slated for March 10th at FireKeepers Casino, and with a superhero theme, it... Read More
Let’s talk about New Year’s resolutions. You know, the goal that you set for yourself at the start of every new year that (if you’re like the majority of the population) becomes just a lofty dream after a few months... Read More
Just because baby teeth are tiny, doesn’t mean that they aren’t important. In fact, oral health is closely linked to overall health, which means that dental hygiene serves a far bigger purpose than just giving you a perfect smile. Because... Read More