Tag Archives: wellness
Can a cup of tea a day keep the doctor away?
What if I told you that drinking tea could help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, aid in weight loss, lower cholesterol and help in mental alertness? I would say sign me up! Similar to a daily water intake, consuming 8…
Benefits of spa treatments for Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is a major component to a number of mental and physical health issues. Stress can manifest itself in different ways for different people and can arise out of a number of life events. Allowing…
Is laughter really the best medicine?
What do you call a pig that knows karate? A pork chop! Ha! Corniness aside, a silly joke or a ‘punny’ pun can do more for your health than just causing a chuckle and creating a smile. Research on the…
Striving for a healthy lifestyle? There’s an app for that.
To stay healthy, it is often recommended to keep a food diary or exercise log when trying to stick to a health and fitness routine. However, it can be hard to manually track everything and tedious to write all entries…
How sweet it is: the benefits of honey on your overall health.
Honey is not just for the bees anymore. The benefits of this natural sweetener are still being discovered; however, there have been some significant positives linked to regular usage of honey. A readily available resource, honey has been traced back…
Five things to know before your next 5k
In no way am I an expert runner, or really a runner at all, but I have been training for a 5K. Last summer I signed up for my first 5K race. Prior to the race I trained by running…
#AHMRecipes: Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
I am so excited to try the recipes from the “Eat Healthy, Live Healthy Mini Cookbook” that recently arrived at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. I’ve also found myself salivating over the 20 delicious recipes. Thanks to registered dietitians…
What’s going on this weekend? August 14 to August 20, 2012 edition
The weather forecast for most of Michigan this weekend is beautiful! Not to hot, not too cool and plenty of sunshine. So why not enjoy this summer weekend by checking out one of these five events happening around Michigan. 1.) …
Discover the beauty in the Upper Peninsula by hiking these four trails
Hiking gives people a chance to venture into the wilderness and explore everything that nature has to offer. Not only is it a great way to exercise, but it is also very relaxing. Exploring trails allows you to discover the…
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