General Health & Wellness

It’s what we all seek, and it seems like everyone has an opinion about how to get there. We’ll help you cut through the clutter with expert insights to help you manage your family’s health and wellness needs.

Patient Story

Back to being a kid

Young cancer survivor gets back to living her best life.

The best test? ‘A well-done colonoscopy’

Evidence continues to support the call for most patients to begin colon cancer screening at age 45.

Hydrate for heart health

Drinking a proper amount of water each day can help keep your sodium levels in check—and your heart will thank you.

Fueling the front lines for 60 years—and counting

'If you keep working, you don’t realize the concept of age. You never miss a beat,' Butterworth Hospital chef Ollie Robinson, 84, says.

Arthritis in winter? Keep moving

Keep joints moving—and lubricated—to help keep pain at bay.

7 tips to help protect your health data

Enjoy the convenience of accessing health information online, while also taking steps to keep it as safe as possible.

The best of broth worlds

A good broth will deliver on flavor—and it may also boost nutrition.

Should you get a bone density test?

By measuring calcium and mineral content in your bones, this simple screening method can help determine if you have osteoporosis.

Is your ear gear safe?

Follow these tips to help protect your hearing while you enjoy your tunes.

What to know about the new COVID-19 variant

Q & A with Dr. Matthew Sims, director of infectious diseases research at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Research Hospital.

One of the leading causes of death in the US: cardiac disease

Dr. Laura Franey discusses risk factors and symptoms of cardiac disease and cardiac arrest.

‘Think with a plant slant’

These handy tips can help you size up proper portions and introduce healthier ingredients in your diet.