The Benefits of Indoor Walking Workouts
Walking indoors can help reduce the risk of chronic conditions and help reduce stress. Here are the benefits of indoor walking and a few tips to add fun challenges to your workouts.
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Healthy Apple Crisp
When you find yourself with only one or two apples in your pantry, don't worry! This delicious apple crisp is made with just a few ingredients.
Things to do in Petoskey and Charlevoix
Whether you want to stroll around the bustling downtown shops and cafes or take a peaceful, scenic hike, Petoskey and Charlevoix have you covered.
How to Stop Scrolling and Start Studying: 5 Tips for Procrastination
Procrastination has a significant impact on mental health, stress and job/academic performance. Here are five steps to get started on your journey to staying productive.
From Green to Purple: What is the Air Quality Index?
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by the Clinical Director of Blue Care Network, Dr. Peter Graham. Together, they talk about the AQI, what is it?, and how it can help prepare you for the day. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: How to read the AQI? Who is most effected by air quality? What changes air quality? What you can do to help yourself
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The Highs and Lows of Energy Drinks
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Care Management Physician for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Dr. Angela Seabright. Together, they talk about the good and bad of energy drinks, what's in them, and some other ways you could get the energy you need to go about your day. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What's in energy drinks How they effect the body Are they a danger to us what are some alternatives
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Eating for Healing: An Anti-Inflammatory Diet
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Registered Dietitian for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Shanthi Appelö. Together, they explore ways to combat inflammation, why its bad long term and how small changes in your lifestyle can help fight it. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What causes inflammation What some of the long term effects can be Diets that can reduce inflammation Other ways to fight inflammation
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Does Kombucha Have Health Benefits?
It’s important to know that rigorous research on Kombucha is limited, but let’s explore some of the most common health claims as well as a few risks worth knowing about before you grab your next bottle.
Canker Sore vs. Cold Sore: What’s the Difference?
It’s common for people to confuse canker sores and cold sores, but these conditions are actually very different. Understanding their various causes and symptoms is crucial for proper prevention and treatment.
How to Get Back into Reading
Americans are reading for fun less and less. Find your inner bookworm again with these tips for getting back into reading.
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Easy Ways to Increase Your Veggie Intake
At some point in your life, it’s possible you’ve heard someone say, “it’s important to eat your veggies so you can grow up to be big and strong.” And it’s also likely some of us didn’t read much more into that statement. To an extent, a majority of us know that vegetables are good for us because that’s what we were told growing up. However, according to the CDC, 91% of adults aren’t getting the daily recommended of vegetables. During this conversation, we’ll shed light on the benefits of vegetables and creative ways we can incorporate them into our diet.
Community First-Partnering for Upstream Affordability
Affordability isn't just about medical bills—it's about addressing what drives health in the first place. When people have stable housing, access to healthy food and support for mental health, they use the health care system less and live healthier lives. In this episode we explore how health care affordability starts far upstream—from food security and housing stability to behavioral health and chronic disease prevention. This episode will spotlight community-based partnerships that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has invested in to address these social determinants of health and ultimately reduce unnecessary costs across the system.
Is There an Optimal Time to Work Out?
There’s no question that finding time to work out whenever you can is better than not doing it at all. But what if you wanted to optimize your workouts to get the most benefit? Is there a specific time of day that’s optimal to maximize the results you get from working out?
What’s the Healthiest Type of Grill?
Charcoal grills, gas grills and smokers have all seen an uptick in use over the past five years. The question is, what is the healthiest grill to use?
Are New Year’s Resolutions Bad?
Integrative health expert, keynote speaker, radio personality, business owner and NASM Master Trainer Angela T. Moore talks about the pros and cons of New Year's resolutions. Are they bad? The answer might surprise you.
Nutrition Differences in Farm-Raised vs. Wild-Caught Fish
Does it matter if the fish on your plate was pulled fresh from a local lake or flown in from a fish farm?
