This Week's Featured Recipe

Iced Pumpkin Cold Brew

Autumn has arrived, leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and pumpkin spice can be found in most coffee shops. Unlike many pumpkin recipes, this one uses pumpkin puree rather than syrup – offering up real pumpkin flavor with more nutrients.

This Week's Featured Podcast

What is Intermittent Fasting? Should You Try It?

Skipping breakfast. Eating only during certain hours of the day. Limiting meals a few days each week. Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked-about nutrition trends in recent years. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Blue Care Network Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Peter Graham, to explain intermittent fasting, how to practice it, the different types and if it’s right for everyone

Healthy Fall

Michigan Bucket List: Best Corn Mazes in Michigan

This fall, thousands of Michiganians will visit corn mazes across the state. The iconic fall activity brings outdoor fun for the whole family. Learn more about some of the best corn mazes across the state.

15 of the Best Haunted Houses in Michigan

Michigan is home to some of the most creative, elaborate and downright horrifying haunted houses in the country. Here are 15 of the best!

cider
Does Apple Cider Have Health Benefits?

Apple cider is a beloved fall beverage, but is it healthy? Learn more about its pasteurization process and nutrition value, here.

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Health and Wellness

Signs of Depression in Your Children

About 3% of children from 3 to 17 have depression, and about 1 in 5 teens have been diagnosed with major depression. Learn more about the common causes and signs of depression in children and how parents can best support their kids’ mental health.

Body

Tips To Build Muscle After 40

Your workouts may not feel the same after you turn 40, but it’s important to stay physically active as you get older to support your long-term physical and mental health.

Food and Recipes

Healthy Cottage Cheese Nacho Cheese Sauce for Loaded Nachos

Healthy nacho cheese sauce made with cottage cheese, cheddar and fresh toppings for a high-protein twist on loaded nachos.

Food

How to Make Zucchini Noodles: 4 Easy Ways to Make Zoodles

Zucchini noodles, also known as "zoodles," are a cooking trend that doesn't seem to be going away any time soon. Want to learn how to make zucchini noodles? There's a variety of ways to do it, and we list them all here.

Community

5 Things to Do This Fall in Marquette

It's fall in Marquette, Michigan, so it's time for scenic hikes, waterfalls, Lake Superior views, historic lighthouses, parks, downtown attractions, and more. Here's how to fill out your itinerary.

Health and Wellness

10 Fun Facts About Michigan's Fall Harvest Produce

Did you know Michigan is one of the largest producers of apples in the U.S.? Discover 10 fun facts about Michigan’s top fall fruits and vegetables, from apples and pumpkins to potatoes and grapes.

Fall Produce
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