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November is Native American Heritage Month. These Michigan sites and landmarks celebrate the rich and important history of Native Americans. Check out this list of Native American-owned businesses to support as well.

Does it matter if the fish on your plate was pulled fresh from a local lake or flown in from a fish farm?

Learning another language will open new doors for you in your personal life, professional life, and social life. Learning a new language is a great way to focus on personal growth, stimulate your mind and your senses, and introduce you to new people and new possibilities.

May 6 to May 10 is Teacher Appreciation Week this year. It is common to celebrate teachers during this week with events, gifts, and an outpouring of appreciation and respect for teachers and their work. Here are some examples of acts that students and parents can use to show their appreciation for teachers.

Look out for these 5 telltale signs that spring has hit Michigan. Whether you've been waiting for the blooms, for baseball starting up, or to get some ice cream from a Michigan ice cream stand, make sure to enjoy spring while it is here.

International Women’s Day is set aside for us as a society to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women, including their social, political, economic, and cultural impacts. This day developed from a long tradition over the past two centuries of protests and celebrations by women laborers and women’s rights champions.

The right healthcare plan varies from family to family and person to person. As with any big decision, knowledge is power. Whether you receive insurance through your employer or you’re self-insured, you typically have a choice between the two most common types of managed care plans – health maintenance organizations (HMOs) or preferred provider organizations (PPOs).

These historic Detroit sites and landmarks document both the triumphs and hardships of Black Americans who have ties to the city.

The city of Detroit has a deep connection to the civil rights movement – especially to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some of the major ways King influenced the civil rights movement in the Motor City, according to the Detroit Historical Society.

Trying Dry January? The month-long challenge can be mentally trying. Some of the people at the forefront of Detroit’s "sober curious" movement have some advice.

Blue Zones are all the buzz when it comes to healthy living - and living longer.

What is the importance of Nov. 11, and what does it have to do with military service? Veterans Day, a federal holiday, is marked each year on Nov. 11. On that day, we honor and thank all those who are currently or have been a part of our United States Armed Forces.

Lucia Rios has spent her entire life learning about spina bifida, the disorder she was born with – and she’s still finding out new information.

We all know Michigan’s most famous island, but it’s just one of hundreds along Michigan’s coasts.

The brain is a highly active organ that requires a healthy supply of energy and micronutrients to function at its best.

Ready to find your freshest locally-caught fish? We’ll show you how.

Celebrating the cultures, achievements and traditions of the Hispanic community, Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15.

Relationship issues, family drama and a tight budget all are things that can add up to tiny traumas.

Want to burn calories and pile up steps without going to the gym? Give these couch workouts and walking tips a try.

For a lot of people, sudden hair loss can be traumatic. Here are the causes of alopecia, and how it can be treated.

The next time you talk to your doctor, don’t forget to ask questions about cervical health, and factors that might put you at risk for cancer.

Many employees have gone from offices to working remotely, and someday be back again. We have tips for easing into a hybrid office workplace.

Kids are bombarded with advertisements for unhealthy food. Here’s how to teach them to love healthy fats.