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• The first FDA nutrition label make over in over 20 years

  Published on April 24, 2014
  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designed a new nutrition label that aims to be more easily readable and understandable for the general public.

• Can stress be a good thing?

  Published on April 24, 2014
  While chronic stress is known to cause health problems, research indicates that short bouts of stress may actually help boost the immune system and make us more resilient as adults.

• Make independent steps to improve public health

  Published on April 18, 2014
  April is a great month to start thinking about public health. With summer around the corner and thoughts of warmer weather, we all would like good health to be able to enjoy outdoor activities.

• The newest buzzword – "power foods"

  Published on April 8, 2014
  What is a power food and what is all the hype?

• The relationship between nutrition and chronic pain

  Published on March 31, 2014
  Good nutrition is an important part of maintaining our health. Recent research indicates that eating healthy may also help those dealing with chronic pain.

• Good dental health and diabetes control go hand-in-hand

  Published on March 25, 2014
  Did you know that your dentist might be the first health professional to identify diabetes?

• Healthy Michigan Plan starting soon

  Published on March 24, 2014
  Eligibility and coverage are listed for the 300,000 estimated to qualify for enrollment April 1.

• No health insurance? It may cost you

  Published on March 20, 2014
  There are penalties for not signing up for health insurance.

• March is National Nutrition Month

  Published on March 19, 2014
  Let’s celebrate healthy nutrition this month and make it a habit for every month of the year.

• Keep sight of the dangers of diabetes

  Published on March 14, 2014
  Diabetes is the number one cause of new blindness in America today. People with diabetes are at greater risk for several different eye problems.