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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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Building Children’s Self-Esteem to Last a Lifetime

One of the best gifts you can give your child is confidence and high self-esteem. Not sure how to do that? These seven tips will get you off to a good start.

Best Total-Body Toning Moves: No Gym Membership Required

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Young caucasian woman in sportswear doing plyometric exercises on pier. Fitness workout outdoors

Sure you could do a strength training move that just works your biceps or your hamstrings, but these dynamic moves do so much more.

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Shot of a young man taking his blood pressure while sitting on the sofa at home

How to Handle High Blood Pressure (and Prevent It in the First Place)

Why you need to know what your reading means and how to take steps towards a healthy number.

How to Get Active and Stay Fit in Your Kitchen

A young man is in the kitchen, he has wireless headphones on, he is dancing and singing

A young man is in the kitchen, he has wireless headphones on, he is dancing and singing

Cooking and meal prep are good ways to exercise your brain and body - a bonus, as we are using our kitchens a lot more these days.

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A mature Mexican woman jogging on a trail

Your Healthy Weight Can Mean More Than Just “Skinny”

A healthy weight means to be healthy, happy and comfortable in your moderation.

5 Ways to Support Black-Owned Businesses All Year Long

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Black female business owner puts an open sign in the window

Supporting Black-owned businesses should not be only a trend, but a year-round endeavor to be allies to everyone in our communities.

Air fryer chickpeas

Air fryer chickpeas

Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe – Two Ways
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A great source of protein and fiber, chickpeas are a great healthy snack sure to keep you full until your next meal.

Why Random Acts of Kindness are Good for You

COVİD-19:Daughter giving flowers to her mother

COVİD-19:Daughter giving flowers to her mother

There’s a reason taking part in random acts of kindness makes us feel better, and why it’s good for us to do more of them.

Gourmet Homemade Polish Paczki Donuts with Jelly Filling

Gourmet Homemade Polish Paczki Donuts with Jelly Filling

The Story Behind a Festive Michigan Favorite: Paczki Day

Knowing the history of Michigan’s beloved Paczki Day will make this year’s celebration even sweeter.

Using a Plant-Based Diet to Improve Heart Health

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Healthy lettuce wraps with grilled cauliflower, cabbage and tomatoes. Top view over a dark slate background. Plant-based diet concept.

Even people who have eaten poorly much of their life can dramatically reduce heart disease risks by shifting to a whole-food, plant-based diet.