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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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Thanksgiving turkey on a rustic wooden table surrounded by vegetables.

Grateful Heart, Healthy Meal: Break Your Thanksgiving Overeating Habits this Year

Learn how to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal without feeling uncomfortably full.

Run for Your Dinner: Sign Up for Michigan Turkey Day Races

Turkey Trots in Michigan

Turkey Trots in Michigan

Make a dent in the caloric damage you'll do on Thanksgiving with one of these fun community turkey runs.

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Mom giving insulin to her daughter.

Growing Up Diabetic: How Parents Can Help

Raising a child with diabetes presents unique challenges for parents. Here are tips on how you can be supportive through the struggles.

Ask the Dietitian: A Healthier Michigan Facebook Live Series

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Join Blue Cross for a live Facebook chat with registered dietitian Grace Derocha to have your questions answered by an expert in health and wellness.

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Grandmother showing her granddaughter family pictures.

Missing Pieces: For Adoptees, Health History is Unclear

Adoptees often face a murky health history. Read about one woman's experience as an adoptee and steps you can take to track your history.

How to Eat a Pomegranate (and Why You Should)

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Open pomegranate wtih seeds spilling on table.

Uncertainty over how to actually eat pomegranates makes many people afraid to buy them. Let this be your guide.

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An Asthmatic’s Tale: I’ll Take that Flu Shot Now, Please

The flu shot saved me from increased risks of pneumonia as an asthma sufferer. Here's how.

Apps and Food Storage Tips to Organize Your Fridge

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Image of leftovers stacked messily in the fridge.

Staying on top of fridge organization and meal prepping can sometimes fall to the bottom of your to-do list. Here are some kitchen hacks to make life easier.

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Family with children purchasing toys

Fall Fairs: Guide to Michigan Arts and Crafts

Looking for one-of-a-kind gifts at a reasonable price? Dive into the world of arts and crafts.

Have No Fear: The Men’s Health Cheat Sheet is Here

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American doctor talking to senior man in surgery

Ready to take control of your health? Here’s a quick list of men’s health screenings that should be on your radar.