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Food and Recipes

Cucumber Bites with Whipped Salmon

These bites deliver heart and brain-healthy omega-3 fatty acids with refreshing crunch - perfect for balancing richer holiday fare.

Food and Recipes

Herbed Mushroom-stuffed Holiday Pork Tenderloin

Lean pork tenderloin pairs beautifully with a savory mix of mushrooms, aromatics and fresh herbs, while a touch of bacon adds depth without overpowering the dish.

Food and Recipes

Savory Stuffed Pear Halves

Savory meets sweet in this recipe that leans into the natural sweetness of pears and is topped with an aromatic mixture that offers a contrast in texture.

Health and Wellness

How Long Should You Stay in a Sauna?

Saunas are experiencing a bump in popularity as a health and well-being trend. How long should you stay in one?

Home and Family

What Unsafe Gifts Look Like for Different Ages

Before checking off the holiday shopping list, here are some important safety tips to keep in mind.

Food and Recipes

How to Avoid Getting Sick from Homemade Foods

While enjoying nutritious homemade meals, it’s important to practice proper food handling practices to stay safe and healthy in the kitchen. Follow these helpful tips to avoid getting sick from homemade foods.

This Week’s Featured Recipe

Chocolate-drizzled Coconut Date Cookies
"These three-ingredient cookies’ natural sweetness comes from fiber-rich dates. Dates are placed in a blender with coconut flakes to create the base, which is then formed into cookies, frozen, dipped and drizzled with melted dark chocolate. These are a more wholesome, nutrient-dense alternative to the door-to-door sold cookies."

This Week’s Featured Podcast

Physical & Mental Effects of Stress
"Both short term and long-term stress can have a negative impact on our health. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Care Management Physician Dr. Angela Seabright. Together, they discuss the effects of stress on us both mentally and physically."

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Happy Lights: Do They Really Work?

When the daylight hours get shorter, it can really affect our mood. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Senior Health Care Analyst Josh McCullough. Together, they discuss the winter blues, happy lights and other ways to improve your mood. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: Why we need sunlight Do “Happy Lights” really work? How Vitamin D can help us in winter months What other factors can improve our mood

Podcast

Physical & Mental Effects of Stress

Both short term and long-term stress can have a negative impact on our health. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Care Management Physician Dr. Angela Seabright. Together, they discuss the effects of stress on us both mentally and physically. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: How stress affects us How does stress increase risk of disease? Who does stress effect the most? How to manage stress

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Anxiety vs. Stress: What's the difference?

Anxiety vs. Stress: What’s the difference? It’s important to know and understand the difference. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Medical Director of Behavioral Health, Dr. William Beecroft. Together they discuss how stress and anxiety are caused, symptoms of each and how to deal with them. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: How are anxiety and stress different? What can cause them? Can there be one without the other? What are some strategies to help with them?

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Video

Healthy Apple Crisp

When you find yourself with only one or two apples in your pantry, don't worry! This delicious apple crisp is made with just a few ingredients.

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Video

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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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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