Studying music can help kids do better in school
From higher test scores, to enhanced coordination, to improved time management skills, the benefits of music education are numerous, say experts. Unfortunately, many school music programs nationwide are facing cutbacks.Parents can help budding musicians learn outside a traditional classroom by investing in properly-sized, quality...Great tips to turn kids into regular readers
With all the gizmos, gadgets and electronic media available these days, it can be tough for parents to get kids to sit down with good old-fashioned books. But regular reading, done for fun, is linked to better school performance and can expose kids to a world of knowledge.Experts advise parents of reluctant readers to, above all, keep...Is it important to feed kids organic food?
The nutritional choices you make for your children are crucial, setting the stage for good health and good habits for years to come. So if you’ve heard about the benefits of organic food, you may be wondering if it’s worth the extra expense, especially if you’re on a budget.According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, which...During National Nutrition Month, enjoy foods that suit your budget, needs and tastes
LANSING – Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) encourages Michiganders to renew their appreciation of healthy eating through National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme, “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day,” emphasizes the inclusion of foods people already enjoy as...BCBSM suggests Mediterranean diet to reduce heart disease
A five-year study published online this week by the New England Journal of Medicine found that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts reduced the incidence of major cardiovascular events by 30 percent. The Mediterranean diet originates from the culture and traditional foods found in the area bordering the...Eight tips to stay healthy this flu season
Flu season is upon us, bringing with it new strains of the virus. So now is the time to brush up on all the flu-fighting facts.Here are eight wellness tips to help keep you and your family in tip-top shape – from what behaviors to avoid, to how homeopathic treatment can help:1. Know your risk: Seniors, children under age 5 and pregnant...Aging Arab Americans: The invisible elders
The decision to apply for the MetLife Foundation Journalists in Aging Fellowship last summer was not difficult. As an Arab American journalist with a keen interest in community affairs and empowerment, I know that the elderly segment of the Arab American population is, like the entire community, in need of more resources, services...Your One Life: Why Your Health is the Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
It’s the time of year for contemplating and I’m asking you to join me. I’ve been thinking about the wonderful holiday weekend my family enjoys annually and how much fun it is each year for me to watch everyone open the Christmas gifts that I carefully plan, purchase and wrap. Each gift is truly...Tips for eating healthier during the holidays
The holidays are here! That joyous time of year when people come together, surrounded by decorations, gifts, music and, of course, lots of food. While eating is perhaps the most popular holiday activity, the average weight gain during the six-week period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is less than one pound.“While the statistic...Dentists link oral hygiene to overall health, raising awareness locally
DEARBORN — Contemporary Dentistry, located on Schaefer Rd. in Dearborn has been persistent on linking oral health to the overall health of the human body, hoping to spread awareness on preventive healthcare with new data that the average person might not be aware of.Dr. Rima Bazzi from Contemporary Dentistry and a few other hygienists...
Greenland Wellness focuses on preventive healthcare with halal vitamins
December 8th, 20120 DEARBORN — With health issues such as diabetes, blood pressure control and cholesterol on the rise in the U.S., a few initiatives focusing on alerting the Arab American community have been set in place this year. The main focus of these initiatives is preventive healthcare, with the idea of alerting and educating locals on how...FDA pressured to crack down on energy drinks after reports of deaths
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched an investigation towards two energy drinks that are sold at convenience stores nationwide. The two energy drinks, 5-Hour Energy and Monster Energy, have both been linked to recent reports of deaths, heart attacks and illness over the past year in the U.S. First it began in...
Shisha kills: Study deals scientific blow to defenders of water-pipe
August 31st, 20120 Iranian research shows water-pipe smoking is as bad as deeply inhaling cigarette smoke when it comes to causing respiratory problems. PARIS — Water-pipe smoking is as bad as deeply inhaling cigarette smoke when it comes to causing respiratory problems, according to a study published on Thursday.Researchers led by Mohammad Hossein...Two West Nile virus cases confirmed in Wayne County
WAYNE — The Wayne County Department of Public Health has confirmed two cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in Wayne County. Both individuals, an adult female and male, were hospitalized with WNV meningitis. They have since been treated and discharged.West Nile virus is a virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The majority of individuals...Arab American diabetes health fair approaches
DEARBORN — An "Arab American Diabetes Health Fair" is being held in collaboration with the University of Michigan Brehm Center for Diabetes Research, University of Michigan Health System, ACCESS, and Oakwood Hospital, the Brehm Scholars' Society. It’s free, and will be held at Fordson High School here on Sep. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2......
Bone marrow donors sought for local resident
Amal FawazDEARBORN — Amal Fawaz, a single mother of two boys, is currently searching for a bone marrow donor after undergoing four months of chemotherapy for her non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Her cancer returned in fall 2011, and is not responding to the treatments this time around, highlighting the need of a transplant in order to beat the...Local group raises awareness on Egypt’s only children’s cancer hospital
DEARBORN — More than 80 million people live in Egypt, but there is only one children's cancer hospital in the entire country. On Sunday community members gathered at Habib's Cuisine here to learn more about how to support the hospital, which turns away four out of five children who seek its services because of bed shortages.......
First-ever home HIV test kit approved in US
July 6th, 20120 OraQuick Advance HIV test (Reuters)Americans will soon be able to find out whether they are HIV positive at home, after an over-the-counter test was approved by the Food and Drug Agency. The test is only available to people aged 17 and above, so ID may be needed to buy one.The OraQuick test, by OraSure Technologies, uses a mouth swab to...Contemporary Dentistry offers free service days to locals with no insurance
Dr. Rima Bazzi and her assistant care for a patient.DEARBORN — Last Friday over 120 people turned out for "Dental Care From the Heart," a free dental service day provided by Contemporary Dentistry located in Dearborn. The event was an opportunity for locals with no health insurance coverage to receive free dental treatments such as...Free health expo at Cobo for uninsured on May 16
DETROIT – A health expo for the uninsured will be offered at Cobo Center's Riverview Ballroom in Detroit on Wednesday, May 16 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., offering enrollment for various programs, health services and screenings, and a nutrition seminar among other programs. Among the screenings are dental, diabetes, and overall health...American Heart Association and Oakwood Healthcare System team up for National Walking Day
In an effort to increase physical activity among Americans, the American Heart Association and Oakwood Healthcare are teaming up for National Walking Day. The event takes place at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center, located at 18101 Oakwood Boulevard in Dearborn on April 4. Oakwood’s four hospital sites will simultaneously......
Free cancer screenings to be held on April 9
WARREN — The Annual Chaldean and Arab American Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, Screening and Healthy Lifestyles Forum will be held on Monday, April 9 from 5:30-8 p.m. At St. Sylvester Church in the Father Britz Community Center on 11200 Twelve Mile Rd. The location is east of Van Dyke. A limited number of free screenings, including...Second bone marrow drive brings out more than 600 potential donors
DEARBORN — The second of two bone marrow drives for local women was held on Sunday, March 25 at Greenfield Manor, with more than 600 people turning out to 'Be the Match' in honor of Hanya Alwerfalli, who is fighting acute leukemia and is in need of a transplant. Her sister Hebah Alwerfalli said that the family was thankful for the......
U.S obesity rates unchanged
The prevalence of obesity in America seems to have plateaued, according to data released Tuesday. The numbers show 35.7% of U.S. adults and almost 17% of U.S. children and teens are obese. "There's been no change in the prevalence of obesity in recent years in children or adults," says Cynthia L Ogden, Ph.D, an epidemiologist with...4 Tips to weather the winter with psoriasis
Fire up the furnace and unpack your parka—winter is here. And for many people with psoriasis, so is an increase in bothersome symptoms. The dry air in heated homes and offices can cause itching. Heavy jackets and scratchy sweaters can lead to skin irritation. And shorter days mean less exposure to the sun’s beneficial rays. But......
