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At age 17, Guillermo Hercules has already lived in more than 20 different places. But the Y gives him support and community, and he says that’s something than can benefit people of all ages. USA Today is helping us share his story.
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With emphasis on fun, fitness and healthy snacks, the Livonia Family YMCA celebrated Halloween a little early this year. Read more…
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit will be hosting Pistons Academy Basketball Leagues. These leagues are sponsored by the Pistons Academy and are designed to strengthen and enhance basketball opportunities through the YMCA. Coaches and officials have been trained by the Pistons Academy and will lead the efforts in providing a safe, organized and rewarding basketball…
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As a father of two girls, Jared Dykstra was looking to get involved in a program where he could spend time with his daughters Paige, age 7 and Casey, age 9. Adventure Guides is a YMCA program that lets parents and children participate in activities that set a foundation for positive, lifelong relationships. Dykstra was…
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Exercise is key to living a healthy lifestyle and some of us have some pretty intense athletic hobbies. However, we have a tendency to exercising beyond the body’s ability to recover. Excessive exercise can be dangerous and can actually cause risk to your health. There are at least 10 warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored.…
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In summer 2016, the Redic family came to the Farmington Family YMCA searching for summer programs for their children, Micha, Simone, and Braeden. Because each child experienced academic struggles, Camp Riley seemed like a good fit. Thanks to grants and community donations, Camp Riley helps kids from falling further behind by combatting learning…
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Running is great exercise, however, it can cause repetitive strain on body parts and be a source of injury. Here are the top 5 most common running injuries, how they occur and the best ways to treat them. 1. Runner’s Knee Runner’s knee is an aching pain around or behind the kneecap. It’s also called…