Author Archives: A Healthier Michigan
smartER: Learning the where of health care
It’s the middle of the night and you’re still staring at the pillow. Your throat’s hot and scratchy, you’re coughing every minute or so and a dull ache has taken up residence just behind your forehead. All you want is…
Grill cleaning safety tips: Because your grates are dirtier than your toilet
According to a new British study, the average BBQ grill contains 1.7 million microbes per square centimeter, which is 124% more than your toilet seat. The culprit? You probably let the grill cool down and ignored it after your last…
Healthy salad recipes for National Salad Month
Salads are one of the best ways to eat various nutrients in a quick and easy meal. If you go light on the dressing and portion size, these four healthy salad recipes are perfect to enjoy this summer. Healthy…
Health’s Best Friend Instagram contest winner is…
On April 17, we asked you to share photos of Health’s Best Friend – your pet! Studies show pets can lower blood pressure, lessen anxiety, and even boost immunity – and of course provide motivation to get moving and maintain…
And the Make the Play for Healthy Habits kid contest winner is….
Marissa Orzame! Marissa won the video contest among a group of five finalists who submitted videos telling us how they would make Michigan a healthier place. Winning “Make the Play” was especially rewarding for Marissa given that she was a…
Meet the Make The Play for Healthy Habits finalists: Fiona Wing
Fiona Wing Age: 12 Grade: 4th School: Three Lakes Academy in McMillan Hometown: McMillan, Mich. About Fiona: Fiona is a member of her school’s Fuel to Play 60 Club, which consists of several students of various ages, committed to living…
Meet the Make The Play for Healthy Habits finalists: Mackenzie Pentland
Mackenzie Pentland Age: 14 Grade: 8th School: Sault Area Middle School in Sault Ste. Marie Hometown: Brimley, Mich. About Mackenzie: Mackenzie created her video with the help of other students in her video production class. Each active student in the…
Meet the Make The Play for Healthy Habits finalists: Ashley Jacobson
Ashley Jacobson Age: 12 Grade: 6th School: Van Hoosen Middle school in Oakland Township Hometown: Oakland Township, Mich. About Ashley: “Make The Play” is the third video contest that Ashley has entered and received special recognition for using video…
Meet the Make The Play for Healthy Habits finalists: Marissa Orzame
Marissa Orzame Age: 13 Grade: 7th School: Boulan Park Middle School in Troy Hometown: Troy, Mich. About Marissa: Marissa is a straight-A student and has the unique distinction of being the only person selected as a “Make the Play” finalist…
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