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A DCDS State of Mind

Mindfulness, empathy and self-care are essential elements of classes at Detroit Country Day.

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Coronavirus in Israel: My Story of Being Evacuated in 8 Hours

Israeli-born journalist Dana Regev shares her harrowing travel experience during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Temple Shir Shalom Raises Thousands of Dollars for COVID-19 Grocery Bags

Thanks to a GoFundMe campaign and nonprofit partnerships, local families in need will find relief during the crisis.

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Teen Creates ‘Mediumize’, a Platform to Help the Most Vulnerable During...

Jonah Liss starts his own online service, enlisting volunteers to deliver food, medicine and other necessities.

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98.5% of Coronavirus Patients Recovering, Local Doctors Say

The vast majority of patients testing positive are on the road to good health, Beaumont officials tell JN – but medications are still unproven. 

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Rare Heart Condition Almost Costs 35-Year-Old Her Life

A young woman shares how a heart attack completely changed her life.

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How to Cope with Your Canine During Quarantine

A local dog expert shares how to stay sane while stuck inside with pets. We all love our pets. And during a time when you have little in-person interaction with other living creatures, they bring a...

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9 Parenting Tips for the Pandemic

By Erika Jones CARE of Southeastern Michigan shares how to keep you and your children active and stress-free during the coronavirus. As we find our balance in our new normal, while sheltering in place,...

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Therapists Offer Tips for Surviving the (Expanded) Stay-at-Home Order

Therapists offer tips for surviving the (expanded) stay-at-home order.

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Local Health Care Workers Describe Life on the Front Lines of COVID-19

Local health care workers are describing the grueling, emotional shifts they face each day while working the front lines of COVID-19. She risks her life, night after night, while her four children...

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Building Community Through Zoom Workouts

“Zoom Crew” members work up a sweat while making connections through virtual workouts. 

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New Snack Provides Alternative to High-Fat, High-Sodium Choices

A new sprouted nut option is now available from Daily Crunch Snacks. If you’re noshing more frequently as a result of staying home, you’re not alone. While we want to provide satisfying and nutritious...

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Michigan Healthcare Professionals Sets Up COVID Testing Site

Out of the more than 6,000 tests they’ve conducted, about 20 percent have been positive Dr. Barry Feldman and Michigan Healthcare Professionals (MHP), the group practice he co-founded, set up a...

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Helping the Helpers: Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute Offers Free Short-Term...

In response to the pandemic and Mental Health Awareness Month, which occurs every May, the institute decided to offer free, confidential, short-term counseling. Alan Krohn, Ph.D., 74, a clinical...

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MIU Men’s Health June Fundraisers Go Virtual to Support Fall Health Screening...

Dr. Michael Lutz is urging people to participate in upcoming virtual events that will benefit the Men’s Health Event scheduled for September at Ford Field News of COVID-19 has dominated headlines for...

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Health Lessons We Must Learn From COVID-19

Three lifestyle patterns account for hundreds of thousands of deaths yearly across the USA and have become the focus of deaths due to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on the citizens and...

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Overcoming Fear of Failure: New Grad Appreciates How Far She’s Come Battling...

Dalia Michaelson said she has always been a perfectionist, and she began to fear failure when she started high school. Dalia Michaelson, 18, and her family felt especially proud of her graduation from...

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New Technique to Study Nature of Cells

Discovery has implications for understanding cancer cells, may eventually work as a diagnostic and treatment tool. Bryan Smith, Ph.D., an associate professor of biomedical engineering within the...

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Online Campaign Aims to Help Sylvan Lake Man Find a Kidney Donor During COVID-19

Phil Ross’s family members helped launch a social media campaign called “Papa Phil Can, His Kidneys Can’t,” where people can sign up to get tested to see if they’re a match. The stunning views from the...

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Michigan Pediatricians Support In-Person Education this Fall

Local pediatricians advocate for students to return to school, saying in-person learning is essential. 

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