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Benefits of hiring a personal trainer
If you are having a hard time getting motivated at the health club, or have hit an exercise plateau and can’t seem to move forward, consider hiring a personal trainer. In a study by University of Wisconsin School of Health…
Spring staycations: Plan a Michigan spring break the whole family will enjoy
Spring break is right around the corner. Between high ticket prices and stressful security lines, the idea of air travel for an entire family may be unappealing. This vacation season, consider staying state-side and book a trip to one of…
Heart-healthy recipes for kids
Making nutritious and heart-healthy meals is important at any age, but not always appealing to a younger palate. To help make planning healthy, kid-friendly meals easier, we’ve compiled a list of dishes that are sure to please picky eaters, without…
Say “Ommm” to your workday: Three easy yoga poses to relieve stress in the workplace
When you think about work, what’s the first word that comes to mind? For many of us, it’s “stress”. No matter if you love your job or not, the pressures of work can be overwhelming and cause an influx of…
Homemade Valentine’s Day gifts for that special someone
Purchasing gifts for Valentine’s Day can become expensive quickly. Save money and get creative with a homemade present from the heart. For her… Easy-to-make Bath Salts Supplies: Bottle or Jar Epsom Salts Food Coloring Perfume or Essential Oil Instructions: Measure…
Gym, sweet gym: How to find the perfect one for you
A gym membership can be a valuable part of a healthy lifestyle, especially in the Mitten state, where frigid winters and blistering hot summers can make regular outdoor workouts a challenge. But picking which gym to join can be tough —…
3 healthy, easy to make Sunday game-day recipes
Sunday marks the biggest sporting event of the year — food, friends and football! As you prepare to have a house full of people to watch the big game, have you thought about what meals you will make? Classic dishes for…
Five healthy habits for keeping your 2013 resolutions on track
It’s a new year, which means the chance to start fresh and add healthy habits to your regular routine. We’ve all made the big resolutions – lose 20 pounds, workout every day, re-organize your entire life…you know the type. Resolutions…
Low-cost healthy essentials to stock in your kitchen
After a busy few weeks of multi-course family cooking during the holidays, it’s time to replenish your cupboards with some healthy kitchen staples that won’t break the bank. To help, we’ve compiled a list of healthy and versatile essentials to…
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