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Where to play when the rain won’t go away
Spring is here. You can FINALLY get out and enjoy the weather. But what do you do when the rain washes out your plans? Here are some ideas to have some fun, for free, and stay dry. Belle Isle Aquarium:…
Send us your favorite diabetic-friendly recipe and we’ll send you a free cookbook!
In honor of American Diabetes Alert Day on March 26th, we’re giving away diabetic-friendly cookbooks all week courtesy of Blue Care Network, as well as a chance to have your diabetic-friendly recipes featured on A Healthier Michigan! To receive a…
“Vac Facts”: HPV – Roughly one in four Americans have Human Papillomavirus
It’s not an easy subject to talk about, but it’s one that deserves attention. An article recently appeared indicating that in 2010, as many as 40 percent of parents surveyed have bypassed or plan on forgoing having their children get…
Want to lower your cancer risk? What you put on your plate matters
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and like with many other cancers, what you eat can minimize your risk of contracting the disease. While a miracle food does not exist, there is strong evidence that supports a healthy plant-based diet…
Teaching kids healthy eating habits early leads to a healthier future
Since my son was born he has been called a string bean. He has always been in the 90th percentile for height and the 10-15th percentile for weight. Long and lean. He has been growing right on track and along…
Are you afraid to quit smoking because of weight gain? You’re not alone. I’m scared too.
I just quit smoking. Again. Nearly three weeks ago. While I’ve definitely cut down over the years, going from over a pack a day to less than a half, the idea of truly quitting has always left me feeling anxious. Why?…
#WinByLosing: Be mindful of what’s in your fridge and pantry
Oscar Wilde once wrote “the only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” While I’m quite fond of Oscar’s witticisms, when it comes to losing weight, the only way to get rid of temptation is to…
March 1st has been declared National Dress in Blue Day to raise awareness for colorectal cancer, but raising awareness shouldn’t end there. Colorectal cancer is one of the most detectable, and if caught early, treatable cancers – yet it is…
Looking to make a difference? Make a life saving one
Many of us know someone who has, or is currently battling cancer and we feel helpless. We find ourselves wishing there was something we could do to support them. There is a way, and one that you may not have…
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