Tai chi offers physical, mental health benefits
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle takes a knack for balance — both physical and mental. For those seeking improvement in these areas and better overall...
Plumb-Ruiz: Train yourself to stop smoking
I’m a personal trainer and chef here in Toledo. I have led a mostly healthy lifestyle for several years now, after a monumental weight...
Toledo native helps other women in Go Red campaign
Toledo native Julia Allen didn’t know what a heart attack felt like until she had one.
On April 15, 2013, the then-44-year-old started to feel...
ProMedica program rehabs ‘broken’ hearts
Linda Shaw thought she had the flu.
Four years ago, while visiting her sister in Valparaiso, Indiana, the Perrysburg woman awoke at 4 a.m. with...
SilverSneakers: Helping seniors get physically active
What do you think of when you hear the word SilverSneakers?
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Many people think of the 16-year-old program that gives seniors a free membership at...
Patel: When your heart begins to fail
Congestive heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans and their families. Yet, many don’t fully understand this deadly disease where...
Mercy St. Anne challenges community to better health
Mercy St. Anne Hospital is inviting nonprofit organizations and the community to take an active part in preventing heart disease — and maybe win...
Toledo Area Bicyclists: Group bikes through winter
Toledo Area Bicyclists (TAB) is an all-volunteer organization, active for over 30 years in Northwest Ohio. Our mission is “to promote cycling in our...
Toledo woman makes healthy strides via ProMedica wellness program
One year ago, Shelly Banet was dealing with several heavy life issues.
Stress came from nearly all corners of the 53-year-old Toledo woman’s life. She...
Mercy program aims to help teens achieve better health
Being a kid can be hard.
Being a kid struggling with weight issues can be even harder.
Over the past year and a half, staff at...
