Forging a familar frontier (in Dearborn Patch)

• Scott Spielman
• May 2, 2013

The Taylor resident, an athlete, adventurer and Army veteran, set out last week to be the first to hike...

Control diabetes before it controls you (in Dearborn Patch)

• Scott Spielman
• Mar 26, 2013

There are about 26 million people with diabetes in the U.S. and as many as 48 million who are pre-diabetic—that is, people who will become diabetic in a decade if they don’t make some changes...

Living

Keep Work, Home Life in Proper Perspective (in Dearborn Patch)

• Scott Spielman
• Mar 12, 2013

If you’re experiencing this perfect storm of conditions and you haven’t suffered some form of career burnout, congratulations—but be warned that you are entering turbulent waters.

Family

Handle bullying with kid gloves

• Scott Spielman
• Mar 2, 2013

"Hi dad," he said, his voice thick with recent tears. "I had a bad day today." Bullying had reared its ugly head.

Knowing is only half the battle (in Dearborn Patch)

• Scott Spielman
• Feb 5, 2013

It can be a struggle to get going each time and I’m always reminded of a line from the old G.I. Joe cartoons: “Now you know, and knowing is half the battle.”

Pets

Protect Yourself and Your Pet in Cold Weather (in Dearborn Patch)

• Scott Spielman
• Jan 22, 2013

If your dog is as determined to go for a walk as mine usually is, you might want to take some precautions when you’re braving the icy winds and slick sidewalks.

Celebrate in moderation to avoid those post-party blues (in Dearborn Patch)

• Scott Spielman
• Dec 31, 2012

Everybody reacts to alcohol a little bit differently, according to age, body weight and other, more nebulous, genetic factors.

Start slow, be realistic with New Year's Resolutions (in Dearborn Patch)

• Scott Spielman
• Dec 26, 2012

This takes time. It’s not a quick fix, or an easy fix; you’ll be more successful if you gradually get your body accustomed to regular exercise and better food.