Grilling vs Baking: Which is Healthier?
Grilling is a summer pastime in Michigan, and baking is known to be a healthy way to prepare foods. We all know the grilled food is healthier than fried food, but how does the grilling method stack up against baked food?
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Should You Be Concerned About Cortisol?
Trends and posts on social media blame cortisol for a host of problems, including fatigue and puffy faces, and promote diets and wellness drinks to lower your levels. But is this necessary and healthy? Let’s take a look at what cortisol is, when it is unhealthy and what you should focus on when it comes to health and stress.
Navigating Tough Teenage Conversations About Alcohol
Alcohol is a drug that can have dangerous health consequences for everyone, especially on teens whose brains are not fully developed. One of the best ways to combat underage drinking is a strong parent-child relationship.
Driving Distractions You Should Curb
Whether a person takes their eyes off the road, removes their hands from the steering wheel or doesn’t pay attention, distracted driving is a danger to everyone on the road.
Does Nutrient Timing Matter?
Most of the time when it comes to diet and exercise, it seems that it’s not just what we eat, but when we eat that can influence our body’s ability to process and use nutrients efficiently. Can how the timing of meals affect metabolism, energy levels, and long-term health outcomes?
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Why You Should Focus on Nutrient Density
Counting calories has long been the go-to strategy for managing weight, but not all calories are created equal. So how do we shift from calorie-counting to focusing on nutrient density for a healthier, more balanced approach to eating?
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Fueling Your Body for Energy
We can control what we eat—and the right diet can make a big difference in how energized we feel. So, how do we balance our diet and metabolism to ensure we are energized and satiated?
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Here is What I Did When Life Felt Pointless
Contributor and mental health advocate Monica Drake shares how she managed her feelings when life felt pointless—and how she got help.
Why Is the First Five Minutes of a Workout So Hard?
There’s a science behind what the first five minutes of exercise does to your body. Don’t let it deter you from a great workout.
Is Your Morning Coffee Good for Your Health?
Your cup coffee has many different benefits, according to a new study. Here’s a look at the health benefits of morning coffee.
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The Truth About Metabolism
Metabolism—it’s a term you’ve probably heard often, that’s blamed or praised for weight changes and energy levels. But how much control do we really have over this complex system in our bodies? From genetics and age to hormones and body composition, many factors influence metabolism in ways we can’t always influence. So, how do we separate myth from fact and focus on what truly matters when it comes to our metabolic health?
Lifestyle Changes for Longevity
With quick fixes and wellness trends, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing the next best thing when it comes to giving ourselves the best chance at a long, healthy life. With developing a healthy lifestyle, it’s less of a sprint and more of a marathon. In fact, a study done by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that low-risk lifestyle habits are critical for a longer life expectancy. So, what lifestyle changes can we make to positively impact longevity?
What You Can Control for Healthy Aging
Aging is inevitable, but how we age isn’t entirely out of our hands. There are many ways to age well by taking control of our habits and routines. What can we do to age in a way that leaves us feeling strong, capable, and in control?"
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?
