This Week's Featured Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Bowl

This fall spiced smoothie bowl is a delicious way to start the morning. The combination of pumpkin and banana provides fiber and natural sweetness, while the toppings add healthy fats and crunch. Simply blend the ingredients and top with crunchy granola, pumpkin seeds and sliced bananas.

This Week's Featured Podcast

Do These Health And Wellness Trends Really Work?

Dry scooping, mouth taping and looksmaxxing. Some health and wellness trends are backed by science, and others, not so much. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Care Management Physician, Dr. Angela Seabright, to explain wellness trends, whether you should try them and how to know if their source is trustworthy.

Fall Produce
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.

Michigan Bucket List: Hike at Maybury State Park This Fall

Are you looking to keep your family moving outside before the harsh Michigan winter? Located about 25 miles northwest of Detroit in Northville Township, Maybury State Park can grant that opportunity.

Boo-schetta: Try This Healthy Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer Recipe

Boo-schetta is a Halloween-inspired bruschetta recipe featuring ghost-shaped mozzarella atop toasted baguette slices and fresh tomato topping. Here's how to make it.

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Food and Recipes

Is Sourdough Bread Good for You?

Let’s take a look at why sourdough bread is different than other types of bread and whether the reality lives up to the hype.

Health and Wellness

Indoor vs. Outdoor Workouts in the Fall

Both indoor and outdoor workouts can have their advantages and drawbacks. Here are some things you should consider when deciding which movement works best for you.

Health and Wellness

Beyond the Bell: Navigating Life as a Breast Cancer Survivor

It is quite common for cancer survivors to feel trepidation about their cancer coming back. The trauma of a cancer diagnosis and related treatment can create a sense of skepticism or uncertainty about their future health. 

Health and Wellness

Why Simple Tasks Can Feel So Hard with ADHD

ADHD can make seemingly simple tasks difficult, and the mental work surrounding those tasks can be both emotionally and physically draining. Here’s more about why this happens, strategies to manage and how to get an accurate diagnosis.

Health and Wellness

Fighting Breast Cancer With Food

A nutrient-rich diet featuring leafy greens, fiber and colorful produce may help support breast health and reduce breast cancer risk. Here's what to know.

Food and Recipes

Foods to Avoid During Your Period

Wondering what foods to avoid during your period? Learn how sugar, alcohol, dairy, spicy foods and ultra-processed snacks may worsen bloating, cramps, headaches and fatigue.

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