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A Healthier Michigan Podcast with Chuck Gaidica

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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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4 Easy Ways to Get More Vitamin C

Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to protect the body against external factors. This valuable vitamin is found in these foods and supplements.

How Much Water Do You Need?

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A woman stands at a kitchen sink filling her teal water bottle.

Are you drinking enough water? Find out why staying hydrated goes far in keeping you healthy.

Father with three kids running in beautiful winter forest. The little girl is aged 10 and her brothers are aged 7. Cold winter day

Father with three kids running in beautiful winter forest. The little girl is aged 10 and her brothers are aged 7. Cold winter day

Get Outside in Nature This Winter: Why It’s Good for Your Mental Health

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you should stay cooped up inside. A little outside time can mean big health benefits. 

Preventing Cervical Cancer: Why Pap Test Rules Have Changed

Close up of a doctor doing a medical exam while both him and the patient are wearing protective masks

Close up of a doctor doing a medical exam while both him and the patient are wearing protective masks

Guidelines on when women should get Pap and HPV screenings for cervical cancer have changed recently. Women should talk to their doctor about options.

Overweight woman has done New Year resolution for weight loss in new year. Obese hiker walking on forest trail in winter cold weather. Nordic walking in Czech National Park Sumava.

Overweight woman has done New Year resolution for weight loss in new year. Obese hiker walking on forest trail in winter cold weather. Nordic walking in Czech National Park Sumava.

Best Exercises to Fight Off Anxiety and Depression

Are anxiety and depression putting a damper on your mood? Think about retooling your exercise routine to give yourself a feel-good boost.

A Peek Inside Protein Bars

Hand holding a half-unwrapped granola bar.

Hand holding a half-unwrapped granola bar.

Are protein bars right for you? Read our tips for what to look for on the label.

Cold Weather Clothing Tips: Gear to Wear and How to Layer

Cold Weather Clothing Tips: Gear to Wear and How to Layer

Cold Weather Clothing Tips: Gear to Wear and How to Layer

It might be time to shop for winter hats, scarves, jackets and boots if you haven't already. Here are the best fabrics out there to keep you warm this winter.

Surprising Ways to Keep Your Skin Healthy All Winter Long

Surprising Ways to Keep Your Skin Healthy

Surprising Ways to Keep Your Skin Healthy

Don’t let harsh winds and dry indoor heat ruin your skin. Give these five tips a try and you should stay radiant all winter long!

Monica Drake reads at home with her cat.

Monica Drake reads at home with her cat.

How Access to Diverse Stories Would Have Helped Me in High School

Monica Drake shares how reading books from diverse perspectives has helped her as an adult -- and imagines how they could have helped her when she was younger.

Poppin’ Flavors for Your Popcorn

Popcorn

Popcorn

Deciphering what’s best among popcorn options can be tricky. Here’s what to look for on the Nutrition Facts label for maximum health benefits.