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Easter holiday means lots of candy
April 3, 2012 MARQUETTE — We made it through Halloween, the weeks from Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Years, through Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl. And now we’re hit with Easter. more »» 
Workplace wellness a key part of fitness
March 27, 2012 MARQUETTE — Besides home, the one place most adults spend the majority of their time is at their place of work, usually one-third or more of the day. more »» 
Seniors ‘exercise’ good judgment
March 20, 2012 MARQUETTE — Regular physical activity and exercise benefits both children and adults, but for senior citizens, staying active is of particular importance. more »» 
Healthier choices needed in restaurants
March 13, 2012 MARQUETTE — Restaurant dining is a typically tasty, often festive occasion, although sometimes a necessary convenience for those with hectic schedules. more »»
Dealing with depression a challenge
March 13, 2012 HOUGHTON — For some families, hiring professional caregivers for older family members suffering from depression is something they can do only on a limited basis, and an online presentation today is... more »» 
Self assessment a key to success
March 6, 2012 MARQUETTE — We spend most of our lives comparing ourselves to those around us — test scores in school, how our friends and family are doing in their careers, how we look compared to celebrities. more »» 
Balance the key to healthy life
February 28, 2012 MARQUETTE — Work, taking care of the kids, taking care of elderly parents, cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, getting everyone to appointments and lessons on time — for many people, each day is so... more »»
Report: Women have rare egg-producing stem cells
February 28, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — For 60 years, doctors have believed women were born with all the eggs they'll ever have. more »»
Controlling thyroid issues: Deficiencies, overabundance can affect metabolism, memory
February 28, 2012 LAURIUM — When people begin to have medical issues, problems with their thyroid levels are likely not the first thing to pop into their head. more »» 
Motivation key to changing life
February 21, 2012 MARQUETTE — Last summer, when a friend suggested she try participating in the Healthy Weight Journal Community Wellness Challenge, Suzanne Price of Marquette was skeptical at best. more »» 
Winter is the time for vitamin D
February 21, 2012 Vitamin D supplements are recommended during the winter for those living beyond latitudes of 40 degrees, as little to no UV-B radiation occurs. more »» 
Healthy living: Daily goals start with a first step
February 14, 2012 MARQUETTE — Healthy living is critical to everything from combating the country’s obesity epidemic to managing chronic conditions to generally improving your quality of life. more »»
FDA questions Amgen drug used for prostate cancer
February 14, 2012 WASHINGTON — Scientists for the Food and Drug Administration say that an Amgen drug slowed the spread of cancer to the bone in men with hard-to-treat prostate cancer, though the drug did not extend... more »»
Health, nutrition clinics offered
February 14, 2012 NEGAUNEE — The Marquette County Health Department, 184 U.S. more »» 
Correct clothing as critical as appropriate equipment
February 7, 2012 MARQUETTE — Winter in the Upper Peninsula, with the cold temperatures and snow, might be enough to make people want to hibernate on the couch until spring arrives. more »»
Knead to Read fundraiser set
February 7, 2012 MARQUETTE — A Knead to Read chair massage fundraiser will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the children’s room at the Peter White Public Library. more »» 
Chiropractic care
January 31, 2012 ISHPEMING — A chiropractor might spend most of an appointment dealing with your back and neck, but the practice is really about more than just the spine. more »»
U.P. Children’s Bereavement Network provides skills for lifetime
January 31, 2012 MARQUETTE — One of the goals of the Upper Peninsula Children’s Bereavement Network is to help grieving children realize they are not alone, and that in life, there is hope. more »»
Schedules for blood drives set
January 31, 2012 MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General Hospital, will sponsor blood drives at the following locations. - Thursday, Feb. more »» 
yoga helps maintain mind, body and spirit
January 24, 2012 MARQUETTE — So many aspects of fitness focus on more — running faster, lifting heavier weights, going further. Others focus on less — eating less sugar or fatty foods. more »» |
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