The signs couldn’t be ignored. In addition to being smokers, Stephanie Brown’s parents had been struggling with diabetes and high blood pressure. When her mother suffered a heart attack, the message for Brown and her young daughter Kaija was even clearer. “I said, ‘We better do something to prevent that from happening to us,’” Brown […]
Ride at your own risk. That was the gist of the message Michigan’s roadways seemingly imparted to non-motorists brave enough to attempt to traverse its roadways prior to the passage of Michigan’s Complete Streets legislation in 2010. “Without dedicated lanes, it’s really easy for bikers and pedestrians to get squeezed off roadways by large and […]
For one set of peers who faced a life-altering health issue, tomorrow holds promise. Once a month, a range of 10 to three-dozen participants convene as the Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group, hosted by St. Joseph’s Hospital Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County. Together they reflect on experiences, share encouragement – and, occasionally, have a […]
“Working out allows me to do what I need to do creatively, and it helps keep my weight down, which gives me a little added spring.” “Exercise gives clarity. It frees you from mental congestion and helps you simplify the process of creating a piece of artwork.” Accomplished muralist and sculptor Hubert Massey begins his […]