Use Michigan Produce for These Healthy Summer Dinner Recipes
During the summer months, Michigan supplies many local produce options including hot-weather crops such as cherries, beans, blackberries and squash. Try one of these summer-inspired recipes to make the most of the season.
Are Grapes Good for You?
Grapes have been around since ancient times and are commonly used to produce wine and raisins. Here is some nutritional information associated with grapes and their health benefits.
MI Bucket List: The Mackinac Bridge Walk
The Mackinac Bridge Walk started in 1958 with 68 people. Now, as many as 60,000 people flock to Mackinaw City and St. Ignace to walk or run the bridge as the sun rises over Mackinac and Round islands.
What is Social Wellness? Benefits, Examples and Ways to Improve it
Social wellness, just like another area of personal health, requires care and attention. Your social health, just like physical or mental health, cannot be ignored until something is going wrong.
Michigan Bucket List: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Pictured Rocks is open year-round and offers outdoor activities for every season, making it the perfect destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers, no matter the time of year.
Health Benefits of Yoga
Research shows that regularly practicing yoga can benefit our health. Next time you strike a pose and hold it, know that you’re improving your physical and mental health in a myriad of ways.
Can Cold and Allergy Medications Affect My Workout?
Here’s how some common cold and allergy medications can affect your workout.
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Pros and Cons of Milk Alternatives
Cow, almond, oat, soy, coconut…even ordering a coffee can leave you spinning with choices. Is one type of milk really better than the other? How do you know which one is right for your health and lifestyle? On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Registered Dietitian Shanthi Appelö to explain milk alternatives and whether they are healthier than cow's milk. And what should we really be drinking? In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: Is cow milk bad for us? Are milk alternatives “healthy?” What are the nutrition facts on these alternatives? How can we read labels to make the healthiest choices?
The Benefits of Heat Therapy
Whether it’s a trendy workout like hot yoga, relaxing in a sauna or soaking in a hot tub, heat can have some surprising benefits for your health. But is heat really helpful for your body, and how can you use it safely? On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Medical Director for Provider Engagement, Dr. Jessica Huhn, to explain the science behind heat therapy, its potential health benefits, who may benefit most and when heat should be avoided. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What is heat therapy? What are the benefits? What are the different types of heat therapy? Is heat always the answer?
Are Multivitamins Worth it?
Vitamins are essential nutrients our bodies need to function, supporting immune health, energy production and even brain function. But with entire aisles dedicated to multivitamins, immune boosters, gummies and supplements, it’s easy to wonder: what should you really be taking, if anything? On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Dr. Angela Seabright, Care Management Physician at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they discuss multivitamins, what’s in them, and who, if anyone, should be taking one. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What are multivitamins? Who should consider taking them? Why are they so popular? Are there any risks?
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?
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.
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.
