Food and Nutrition

How to Stop Stress Eating

If you’ve ever reached for a sugary snack or salty treat after a long, stressful day, you’re not alone. Stress eating is a common way people cope, but it can lead to unwanted habits and health concerns.

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Grilled Swordfish with Caper Salsa Verde

This swordfish is lightly marinated and grilled to perfection. Swordfish is a great selection of fish to grill – it’s meaty enough to hold its texture compared to more delicate options that may fall apart. The salsa verde uses flat leaf parsley as the base herb where a small bit of jalapeño kicks up the heat and capers give it a complex, salty bite.

Home and Family

What is Co-Regulation and How Does it Work?

Through co-regulation, children can learn how to manage their emotions in a healthy way from a young age. This helps children understand how to have healthy relationships and learn to self-regulate, skills that will help them for the rest of their lives.

Health and Wellness

Navigating Mother’s Day Celebrations When It’s Hard

Have self-compassion and don’t feel like you need to enjoy or recognize Mother's Day. Allow yourself to feel the emotions you have rather than pressuring yourself to feel happy or joyful.

Podcast

Does Nutrient Timing Matter?

Most of the time when it comes to diet and exercise, it seems that it’s not just what we eat, but when we eat that can influence our body’s ability to process and use nutrients efficiently. Can how the timing of meals affect metabolism, energy levels, and long-term health outcomes?

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Why You Should Focus on Nutrient Density

Counting calories has long been the go-to strategy for managing weight, but not all calories are created equal. So how do we shift from calorie-counting to focusing on nutrient density for a healthier, more balanced approach to eating?

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Fueling Your Body for Energy

We can control what we eat—and the right diet can make a big difference in how energized we feel. So, how do we balance our diet and metabolism to ensure we are energized and satiated?

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Mind

Signs of Depression in People Over 50

Knowing the signs and types of depression can help older adults get the treatment they need to feel better.

Depression is a medical condition - sometimes arising out of changing physical and mental abilities. It’s not something to be ashamed of or hide from family or your doctor.
Recipes

How to Cook Millet

Millet is naturally gluten-free, a good source of protein and rich in iron, vitamin B and calcium. Many people around the world enjoy millet and incorporate it as a stable in their breakfast, lunch or dinner, and it is popular in dishes such as stir-fries, bowls, salads and cakes.

Community

Hunting for Morel Mushrooms in Michigan? Here's Everything You Need to Know

When late April arrives, so does morel mushroom season in Michigan. Before you get outdoors and start hunting, give this comprehensive guide a read.

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado and Chili Lime Chimichurri
"This recipe tastes like summertime, combining the freshness of parsley and shrimp with the flame of the grill. The avocado’s creaminess contrasting with the zing of the chimichurri is bound to be a crowd-pleaser."

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The Truth About Metabolism

Metabolism—it’s a term you’ve probably heard often, that’s blamed or praised for weight changes and energy levels. But how much control do we really have over this complex system in our bodies? From genetics and age to hormones and body composition, many factors influence metabolism in ways we can’t always influence. So, how do we separate myth from fact and focus on what truly matters when it comes to our metabolic health?

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Lifestyle Changes for Longevity

With quick fixes and wellness trends, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing the next best thing when it comes to giving ourselves the best chance at a long, healthy life. With developing a healthy lifestyle, it’s less of a sprint and more of a marathon. In fact, a study done by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that low-risk lifestyle habits are critical for a longer life expectancy. So, what lifestyle changes can we make to positively impact longevity?

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What You Can Control for Healthy Aging

Aging is inevitable, but how we age isn’t entirely out of our hands. There are many ways to age well by taking control of our habits and routines. What can we do to age in a way that leaves us feeling strong, capable, and in control?"

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What’s the Healthiest Type of Grill?

Charcoal grills, gas grills and smokers have all seen an uptick in use over the past five years. The question is, what is the healthiest grill to use?

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Video

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.

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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?

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