More articles about: Wellness and Prevention
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Does Exercise Affect the Brain’s Aging Process? U-M Research Aims to Find Out
Explore a brain study in which medical researchers are investigating the effects of exercise on age-related declines in cognitive function.
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U-M Program Helps Young Adults with Disabilities Get Ready for Workforce
A program that offers individuals with disabilities job placements at U-M is a large collaborative effort. How it’s helping one young chef thrive.
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Weighing the Facts: The Tough Truth About Weight Loss
Learn why it’s difficult to keep weight off, with these weight loss lessons from Scientists at Michigan Medicine.
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Walk Yourself to Better Health with These 6 Easy Steps
Read these tips for making walking exercise, and the health benefits that come with it, part of your normal routine.
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Which Self-Help Websites Actually Improve Health? New Research Yields a List
Plenty of websites promise to help people with health issues — but many lack gold-standard testing or public access. Research highlights the right resources for those in need.
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Should Young People Get a Colon Cancer Screening? It Depends on Their Risk
A Michigan Medicine expert explains implications of increasing colon cancer diagnosis among young people and how this impacts the age at which you should begin getting screened for colon cancer.
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Treating Postpartum Hernia: What New Mothers Should Know
Pregnancy can heighten a woman’s risk of a hernia. Here, a Michigan Medicine surgeon helps at-risk women navigate a plan of action.
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5 Tips for Better Sleep (Counting Sheep Not Required)
Improving your sleep quality isn’t just a dream. Consider these easy five tips for better sleep from a Michigan Medicine sleep specialist.
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Screen saver: Why too many patients get liver tests they don’t need
Read perspective from a University of Michigan researcher on how too many liver tests at once may lead to unneeded worry, biopsies and costs.
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Hockey Players with Disabilities Show ‘They’re Not So Fragile’
A U-M faculty member helped start a hockey team for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, supporting their athletic capacity and camaraderie on the ice.
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5-Minute Chats in Waiting Room May Prompt Families to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
U-M study shows conversations in health clinics about the Double Up Food Bucks program can improve healthy eating habits for low income families on food stamps.
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Want to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions? Get More Sleep
Achieving goals or keeping new years resolutions is easier with enough sleep. Learn the importance of sleep when trying to eat healthy or exercise more.
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Yes, You Really Do Need ‘Beauty Sleep’
It turns out beauty sleep is real and can impact the way you look. See the health benefits of sleep, what is considered proper sleep, & how to get beauty sleep.
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Why You Need to Discuss Your Family Health History at Thanksgiving
The holidays are a great time to discuss your family's medical history. Learn the importance of discussing your family's health history & how to bring it up.
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Serving Teens with Special Diets: A Tricky Holiday Recipe
A C.S. Mott poll shows 1 in 6 parents say their teen has tried a specialty diet like gluten-free or paleo. See the poll results & dietary advice for parents.
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