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Could Physical Therapy Help You?

Muscle, bone and joint problems don’t discriminate–they can happen to anyone, at any age. Whether it’s a muscle strain caused by running, a torn ACL or back pain when you golf, physical therapy can help you get back to an active lifestyle. The YMCA is excited to have partnered with DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan…

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July 13, 2017

Walking the Walk

This past year has been one for the records. We have made some structural changes that are presenting our staff with opportunities to do things in new and creative ways with fewer resources. Folks at the Y understand that “creative” in fact means “with less resources”. We continue to do great work for our communities…

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March 7, 2017

Healthy Living

Health and Wellness…2016

Basketball Weightlifting Do these create memories for you? Is this the Y? Let me introduce you to some new programs: Blood Pressure Management – An evidence based program that may lower blood pressure and combines personalized support from a Healthy Heart Ambassador with nutritional education. Moving for Better Balance – The principles and movements of…

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January 27, 2017

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Fresh Basket Impact Update

During this season of giving, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit continues to focus on building better communities and a better us. For the past 3 years the YMCA’s Healthy Living and Life Skills branch has provided fresh holiday baskets with a handwritten holiday card to families in need within our communities. The purpose of the…

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December 8, 2016

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility

Nutritious Holidays Start Here-Fresh Baskets 2016

“A lot of times I feel forgotten. The best part about receiving this basket is being able to connect with someone and know that there are people looking out for me,” Elaine, a Detroit senior who received a bounty of fresh foods during the Healthy Living and Life Skills’ 3rd Annual Fresh Basket Program. Thanksgiving…

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November 28, 2016

Healthy Living / Youth Development

Lindsay’s Story: Finding her path to a bright future

“Middle school was not my favorite time. It was hard if you didn’t have something to be involved in. One day you have a friend, the next day she hates you.” Lindsay’s feelings on middle school are much like every middle schooler’s experience. As a young girl Lindsay’s parents enrolled her in a variety of…

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November 6, 2016

Healthy Living / Press / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Y HEPA Team celebrates first year of positive outcomes

It’s been about a year our HEPA team implemented the CATCH curriculum into Afterschool and Camp programs, and we have seen some great preliminary results! Our preliminary results show that: 74% of students showed improvement in nutrition or physical activity knowledge 71% of students reported improvement in physical activity, nutritional, or screen time habits 97%…

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November 3, 2016

Healthy Living

Making Healthy Food Fun – Cucumber Hummus Eyeballs

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July 25, 2016

Healthy Living

Stoplight Nutriton with Sarah

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July 7, 2016

Healthy Living / Press / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Help us raise $100,000 for our cause

We’re so excited to announce that this year we’re a part of the Art Van Charity Challenge! It’s a fundraising campaign launched by Art Van Furniture benefiting organizations supporting children, health and human services in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. It starts on May 18th at 12pm ET and a total of $300,000 will be…

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May 12, 2016

Category: Healthy Living