Ice Cream Flavors That Scream Michigan
Whether it’s a scoop in a dish or cone, some ice cream flavors just scream Michigan.
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Michigan Bucket List: Sleeping Bear Dunes
This summer, take your family on a trip to see the amazing views, forested trails and freshwater lakes to experience this part of our beautiful state.
Michigan Bucket List: Turnip Rock
Turnip Rock in Lake Huron is a gravity defying rock formation that got its turnip-like shape from gradual erosion caused by waves breaking down its soft, limestone stack.
How to Cook Basmati Rice
Basmati rice has less starch than plain white rice and is cooked like most rice types, most commonly on the stovetop or in a rice cooker.
Easy Ways to Increase Your Veggie Intake
At some point in your life, it’s possible you’ve heard someone say, “it’s important to eat your veggies so you can grow up to be big and strong.” And it’s also likely some of us didn’t read much more into that statement. To an extent, a majority of us know that vegetables are good for us because that’s what we were told growing up. However, according to the CDC, 91% of adults aren’t getting the daily recommended of vegetables. During this conversation, we’ll shed light on the benefits of vegetables and creative ways we can incorporate them into our diet.
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Community First-Partnering for Upstream Affordability
Affordability isn't just about medical bills—it's about addressing what drives health in the first place. When people have stable housing, access to healthy food and support for mental health, they use the health care system less and live healthier lives. In this episode we explore how health care affordability starts far upstream—from food security and housing stability to behavioral health and chronic disease prevention. This episode will spotlight community-based partnerships that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has invested in to address these social determinants of health and ultimately reduce unnecessary costs across the system.
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Is There an Optimal Time to Work Out?
There’s no question that finding time to work out whenever you can is better than not doing it at all. But what if you wanted to optimize your workouts to get the most benefit? Is there a specific time of day that’s optimal to maximize the results you get from working out?
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Rating the Health Value of Trendy Sauces and Condiments
From hot honey to Korean gochujang, the sweet and spicy combination is en vogue. But do these sauces and condiments provide any nutritional benefits?
Health Benefits of Yoga
Research shows that regularly practicing yoga can benefit our health. Next time you strike a pose and hold it, know that you’re improving your physical and mental health in a myriad of ways.
Biggest County Fairs in Michigan
The summer is county fair season in Michigan! These events are always a great way to celebrate community traditions. Many of the largest ones kick off in mid-July. Here are 20 of the most prominent upcoming county fairs in Michigan.
This Week’s Featured Recipe :
Whitefish Tacos with Red, White and Blue Slaw
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Uncompensated Care and the Safety Net
Uninsured individuals often rely on hospitals for emergency care, the most expensive part of the health system. That cost doesn’t disappear—it shows up in everyone’s insurance premiums. This episode helps reframe affordability by examining how charity care, Medicaid, and federal subsidies work together to manage that cost upstream. In this episode, we explore the hidden costs of uncompensated care, how hospitals and insurers work together to support vulnerable populations, and the impact of federal and state policy decisions on health insurance coverage rates in Michigan.
Shared Responsibility for Affordability
Health care affordability isn't just a consumer problem—it's a system accountability issue. Consolidated health systems promised lower costs. This episode brings together health systems, insurers and business leaders to explore how each player in the health care system can do more—collectively—to lower the cost of coverage. From legacy partnerships to forward-looking value-based models, what does meaningful collaboration look like?
Ways Dehydration is Affecting You That You Didn’t Realize
Did you know 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? Find out the signs and side effects of dehydration as well as ways you can stay hydrated.
What’s the Healthiest Type of Grill?
Charcoal grills, gas grills and smokers have all seen an uptick in use over the past five years. The question is, what is the healthiest grill to use?
Are New Year’s Resolutions Bad?
Integrative health expert, keynote speaker, radio personality, business owner and NASM Master Trainer Angela T. Moore talks about the pros and cons of New Year's resolutions. Are they bad? The answer might surprise you.
Nutrition Differences in Farm-Raised vs. Wild-Caught Fish
Does it matter if the fish on your plate was pulled fresh from a local lake or flown in from a fish farm?
