The Benefits of Cross-Country Skiing
Heading outside for exercise is a great way to improve your mental and physical health during the winter. One fun and healthy way the whole family can get winter exercise is cross-country skiing.
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7 Healthy Restaurants to Try in Metro Detroit
A Healthier Michigan's 2024 Foodie Focus series in 2024 highlighted seven Detroit area restaurants that prioritized clean eating. Here's where they are and what they are about.
5 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in Detroit
Celebrate the Jewish “festival of lights” by attending one or more of these five Hanukkah celebrations happening in or around Detroit.
10 Family-Friendly Winter Break Activities in Metro Detroit
Looking for things to do during the kids' winter break? These indoor and outdoor ideas should ignite the holiday spirit in the whole family.
How to Cope with Holiday Stress
The holidays are often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration can but quickly can become a source of stress and overwhelm for many. The pressure to attend social gatherings, buy the perfect gifts, and navigate family dynamics, all while managing personal expectations, can take a toll on our mental health. For some, the holidays bring added financial strain or the weight of grief from loved ones no longer with us. So, how can we manage holiday stress and create a season that feels more joy-filled and balanced?
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How to Practice Gratitude
In a world that feels overwhelming at times, the practice of gratitude offers a powerful counterbalance, inviting us to slow down and appreciate the good in our lives. From relieving stress to lessening anxiety, science shows that gratitude has far-reaching benefits for our overall well-being. But how exactly can we approach practicing gratitude to positively impact our health and relationships?
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How to Identify and Manage Stress Triggers
Whether it’s juggling work responsibilities, navigating personal challenges, or responding to the unexpected, stress impacts everyone in different ways. But what happens when stress goes unchecked, seeping into our physical and mental well-being? Understanding what causes our stress and learning how to spot the pattern and manage it can help us gain more self-awareness to live a healthier life physically and mentally.
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Social Media Can Put a Damper on Your Holiday Spirit
If scrolling and swiping makes you feel less than festive, don’t let social media put a damper on your holiday celebrations.
A Water Hater’s Guide to Drinking More Water
If you don’t enjoy the taste of water, you might find yourself turning to soda, juice, energy drinks and other beverages that contain a lot of added sugar. Here are some suggestions to increase your water intake.
Ways I Mentally Prepare and Cope with the Winter Semester
In my experience, the winter or spring semester of college is more challenging both mentally and physically than the fall. As I prepare for my last semester of school, here are some tips to finish strong.
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Doomscrolling - What It Is and How to Stop It
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant flood of social media content. From the moment we wake up, our devices connect us to an endless stream of updates, which sometimes leaves us feeling anxious or never able to disconnect. Doom scrolling has become a widespread habit – one that can take a toll on one’s mental health. So, what can we do to break this habit and be more mindful of how much time we spend on our devices?
How to Stay Productive Leading into Winter
Shorter days and cold temps; many of us struggle to maintain the productivity we have when it’s warm and sunny. The cozy appeal of staying indoors can quickly turn into a struggle to maintain motivation, energy and a positive mindset. The season’s lack of sunlight and outdoor activities can lead to feelings of sluggishness. So, how can we face the challenges of winter head-on while staying productive and maintaining our well-being?
How to Not Let Work Become Your Identity
At times, it can seem like career success is equated with personal fulfillment – we fall into this trap of defining ourselves by our job title. The boundaries between work and life have blurred, especially in recent years with the rise of remote work, making it harder to separate who we are from what we do. But what happens when our careers start to overshadow other aspects of our lives and maybe even health? How can we take back our sense of self that isn’t solely tied to our 9-to-5?
Are New Year’s Resolutions Bad?
Integrative health expert, keynote speaker, radio personality, business owner and NASM Master Trainer Angela T. Moore talks about the pros and cons of New Year's resolutions. Are they bad? The answer might surprise you.
Nutrition Differences in Farm-Raised vs. Wild-Caught Fish
Does it matter if the fish on your plate was pulled fresh from a local lake or flown in from a fish farm?
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds (Plus Two Tasty Variations)
Don't sleep on homemade roasted pumpkin seeds this fall! Here is a basic recipe for this crispy, crunchy and delicious snack, plus two fun variations.
