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Join 8,000 gyms for $25 a month
When it comes to choosing a fitness center, you have a lot of options. There are large fitness centers and small ones. There are gyms that offer lots of extras like fitness classes, tanning and massage, and gyms that just…
Thinking about signing your kids up for a sports league? Here is a little advice from other parents
Joining sports teams are often part of the idealized version of being a kid in America. But not every child takes naturally to youth soccer or Little League baseball. So before you sign your kid up for a new sports…
Don’t let prep time in the kitchen hold you back from achieving your New Year’s resolution
Everyone loves an opportunity for a fresh start. It is so popular that we annually pledge to do something differently next year. We select our “resolutions” based on making next year better. No other time of year than January facilitates…
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…
Starting the New Year off right almost always involves setting resolutions in the realms of health and fitness. The winter holidays make it easy to binge on all things sweet and savory, so now is the time to incorporate healthier,…
Easy, affordable ways to winterize your home
With the holidays coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about what the rest of the winter season will bring – ice, snow and cold temperatures. While winter weather may not be ideal, you can be prepared by…
Healthy Blue Snowman edition – Dec. 17-25
The Healthy Blue Snowman, Mr. Blue, made his final stops this week to cities across Michigan including Menominee, Moosejaw’s first store in Keego Harbor, Ontonagon, Midland, Monroe, Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, Manistee and Alpena. The winners of a…
What you need to know about Type II Diabetes
What if I told you there is a disease that afflicts nearly 25 million Americans and this disease leads to blindness, kidney and nerve disorders, and even limb amputation. What if I told you that nearly one-quarter of those who…
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