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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.

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Keep Your Kids Warm When The Temperature Drops

Worried about your little ones playing outside when it’s below freezing? Here’s how you can keep your child warm all winter long:

Healthy Holiday Menu
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Red table with red and white place setting

Holiday parties and travel leave little time for meal planning. Fortunately, we have the perfect holiday meal plan for your next gathering.

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People waiting in line at the airport

4 Easy Steps to Stay Healthy During Holiday Travel

Flying away this holiday season to visit family or to take a break? Make sure your vacation time isn't spent dealing with an unwelcome illness.

Cranberry Pistachio Holiday Ornament Bites
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cranberry

This cranberry and pistachio-infused treat makes for the perfect savory and sweet holiday dessert.

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Outside view of a home covered in Christmas decorations

5 Holiday House Tours to Visit in Michigan

Holiday house tours are seasonal events the whole family can enjoy. Here are the top five homes to visit tin Michigan.

Michigan’s Biggest and Brightest Holiday Light Shows

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Happy woman at Christmas holding burning sparkler

It's that time again. Mark your calendars and prepare to visit some of the biggest holiday light shows Michigan has to offer.

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A large tub of french fries

Kicking the Habit: Fighting Junk Food Withdrawals

Ready to clean up your diet? Here’s how to break your junk food habit once and for all.

How to Have a Healthy Winter

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Senior couple ice skating in the sunshine.

The winter months are often busy with holiday parties, travel and more. Here are some helpful tips on ways you can stay healthy throughout the season.

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xmas tree

Christmas Tree Pizza
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Make your pizza extra-festive this holiday season by making it in the shape of a Christmas tree.

Cranberry and Pear Spritzer
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spritzer

Ditch calorie- and sugar-laden carbonated drinks for this healthy spritzer.