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10/15/2026

Whether you’re just starting an exercise program or you’re an athlete prepping for your next race, using a heart rate monitor can help you target your training:

Hitting a heart rate zone means aiming to work out within a particular percentage of what’s called your heart rate reserve. Here's how it works.

10/15/2026

Missed some vaccines growing up? It’s not too late to catch up. 💉 Staying up to date on recommended vaccines can help protect you and those around you.

10/14/2026

Engaging your brain every day doesn't take as much work as you might think. Try out these daily activities to help keep your mind sharp:

10/14/2026

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital hosted its 26th Annual Walk to Remember, bringing together 144 community members to honor and support those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.

Through heartfelt patient stories, live music, a tree-planting ceremony and opportunities for remembrance, families gathered to honor their children and find strength in a supportive community. 💙

10/13/2026

There’s a new treatment option for those struggling with sleep apnea: a small, surgically implanted device called Genio, offering an alternative for patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP.

Dr. Andrea Plawecki, our otolaryngologist and sleep medicine specialist, spoke with WXYZ-TV Channel 7 about how the device can help patients sleep better and feel more energized throughout the day. 😴⚡

Watch the full segment at the link in our comments.

10/13/2026

The sharpness of your senses declines as you get older - increasing your risk for injury, cognitive decline and social isolation. Here, a geriatric medicine specialist addresses how you can protect your senses:

A Henry Ford physician explains how the five senses change as you age and what you can do to preserve their function.

10/12/2026

Did you know having the TV on in the background can interfere with learning and language development for babies and toddlers? Our pediatrician, Dr. Stacy Leatherwood, explains why:

Background TV can interfere with babies' and toddlers' learning and language development. Learn how to limit distractions and support healthy development.

10/12/2026

Carol Romej summitted Mount Kilimanjaro less than 9 months after she underwent herniated disk surgery with Dr. Kevin Taliaferro, our chief of orthopedic spine surgery at Henry Ford Health.

A retired attorney, Carol had initially been planning this trek as a 70th birthday celebration. But 8 days before she was expected to leave, she fell while training. She had been sprinting up a sand dune along Lake Michigan while carrying nearly 40 pounds on her back. Her left leg went immediately numb and she couldn’t stand up straight.

Dr. Taliaferro diagnosed Carol with a herniated disk and performed minimally invasive outpatient surgery to remove it. Less than an hour afterward, Carol was able to walk around without pain. Six weeks later, she was cleared to train again. And then Carol finally did it: she summitted Mount Kilimanjaro at 71 years old.

The climb is no small feat. Rising to nearly 20,000 feet, it typically takes 7–9 days and presents challenges including altitude sickness, extreme cold and high winds. “When you’re on top…there’s no range of mountain,” Carol says. “You are alone. You can do a 360. You’re above the clouds. It’s almost like you’re in heaven.”

Carol is an inspiration to people of any age, says Dr. Taliaferro, but especially to those who want to remain active in their retirement. “No one wants to have spine surgery, but with modern techniques, we can get people back to what they love to do faster and safer,” he says.

Carol – who has also hiked in the Amazon rainforest in Yasuni National Park, swam in Pañacocha Lake with piranhas, and explored the Cairngorms National Park and the Quiraing Cliffs in Scotland – values the encouragement she’s received along the way.

“I’ve been to other providers where there was some judgment about my age and activity level,” says Carol, who is now fondly called ‘the mountain woman’ by her care team. “That hasn’t been the case at Henry Ford Health. They may be surprised by what I’m planning next, but they always support my goals and give me the tools I need to achieve them.”

10/12/2026

Even Detroit Lions Mascot - Roary and Hooper wanted a closer look at the progress being made in our Destination: Grand hospital expansion project! 🏥

10/11/2026

Are you a side sleeper? If so, you may be familiar with the uncomfortable condition known as "pillow ear." Our dermatologist Dr. Alison Boucher explains:

Pain from "pillow ear" can make sleep uncomfortable. Learn what causes ear pain at night and how to relieve pressure on your ears while sleeping.