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a cell phone and headphone wires in the shape of Michigan.

a cell phone and headphone wires in the shape of Michigan.

A Healthier Michigan PodcastHost Chuck Gaidica and expert guests explore wellness, fitness, mental health, and food and nutrition to help you live a healthier and happier life.

#MIKidsCan

#MIKidsCanHelping Michigan families make good choices leading to happier lives.

Family hiking together through a park with their pet dog.

Family hiking together through a park with their pet dog.

Where to Go for National Kids to Parks Day

What are you doing Saturday, May 18? Teach your little one to embrace the great outdoors with National Kids to Parks Day.

Sharing My Depression and Anxiety Coping Tips

Image of sign that says "Find Your Strong"

Image of sign that says "Find Your Strong"

For this writer, talking openly about her depression and anxiety is a way to let others know they're not alone and that seeking treatment is important.

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Woman laughing

How to Help Your Mental Health

There are a variety of everyday choices and behaviors that can help reduce the risk and impact of poor mental health.

Foods that Can Help Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

Antioxidant-rich berries surrounded by leafy greens and other veggies

Antioxidant-rich berries surrounded by leafy greens and other veggies

If you or a loved one has Parkinson's disease, there are foods that are good to incorporate into your diet. Find out what's best to add to your meals.

Elderly woman using Skype to talk to her family.

Elderly woman using Skype to talk to her family.

Long-distance Caregiving: How Can You Help a Loved One?

Experts from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B share tips on caring for a loved one from afar, including warning signs they might need more help and how to find it.

Why I Regret Tanning in My Teens and 20s

Woman in front of a facial tanning light

Woman in front of a facial tanning light

There is no safe way to tan. The darker skin tone that results from time in a tanning bed or in the sun is caused by cellular damage to the skin.

Natural cleaning products

Natural cleaning products

The All-Natural Guide to Cleaning Your Home

Finish your cleaning chores minus the chemicals. Learn how common household items you likely already have can be used to clean your home.

The Best Advice Our Moms Gave Us

Mom reading to a toddler

Mom reading to a toddler

In honor of Mother's Day, the A Healthier Michigan team reflected on the best advice we received from our moms and we're sharing it here.

protect you and your kids from cervical cancer

protect you and your kids from cervical cancer

Protect Yourself – and Your Children – from Cervical Cancer

Cervical Health Awareness Month is in January – learn how to prevent cervical cancer and other cervical risks.

Blueberry Cheesecake Bread Pudding
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blueberry cheesecake bread pudding

blueberry cheesecake bread pudding

Try our antioxidant-packed take on bread pudding. Our secret ingredient? Blueberries!