Your heart is a fist-sized organ in your chest that pumps oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. Heart disease occurs when the heart cannot do this job as well as it should. What Is Heart Disease? Heart disease is a broad term for conditions that affect the heart, heart valves, or blood vessels. Some people are born with heart disease, which is called congenital heart disease. Many other types are not congenital and may be preventable. This article focuses on three common non-congenital...

Went out for a scenic hike, came back with a rash As the weather gets warmer and the days become longer, it is only natural to want to spend our time outdoors. Being out in nature has many health benefits from reducing stress to improving mood. Many Michiganders love a good hike from time to time. But what if you leave for a hike and come home with a red, itchy, rash? You just may have touched poison ivy! What is poison ivy? Poison ivy is a plant that is known to grow in all US states...

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 out of every 5 adults will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Skin cancer can happen to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. There are specific things you can do to protect yourself from developing skin cancer and keep that healthy glow. Facts from the Skin Cancer Foundation: · More people are diagnosed with skin cancer in America than all other cancer types combined · 90% of all non-melanoma skin cancers are associated...