This Week's Featured Recipe

Baked Peaches

There’s something undeniably comforting about a warm, juicy peach straight from the oven. This easy baked peach recipe turns simple ingredients into something cozy and satisfying. Simply mix, bake and enjoy in under 30 minutes.

This Week's Featured Podcast

The Loneliness Epidemic: Is AI Helping?

In the spring of 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness an epidemic. People need connection; loneliness can raise our blood pressure, increase the risk of mental illness and even heart disease. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Medical Director of Behavioral Health Dr. William Beecroft to explain loneliness and whether AI is doing more harm or good.

Back-to-School

How to Ease Kids into a Healthy Back-to-School Routine

Summer break can throw off routines, including dietary and sleep habits. Parents can support a smooth start to the school year by easing children back into routines ahead of time.

End-of-Summer Anxiety: How to Recognize and Manage 'August Anxiety'

School bells will be ringing before we know it. It's common for kids and parents to feel "August anxiety" this time of year. Here's how to identify and manage it.

Mother making school lunch to her children.
Is Your Kid’s Backpack Too Heavy?

Let's take a look at healthy backpack weight, tips on wearing a backpack properly and a few ways to manage backpacks during the school year.

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How to Get Rid of Eye Bags

Here’s a look at some of the causes of eye bags and some remedies to reduce their appearance.

Food and Recipes

Don’t Throw Your Fruit Scraps Away! The Surprising Health Benefits of Watermelon Rinds, Orange Peels and More

Since we were kids we discarded the pits, peels and seeds from our fruit while eating the tasty flesh. But did you know the parts of the fruit we usually scrap can have health benefits, too?

Community

5 Things to Do This Fall in Harbor Springs

From the Tunnel of Trees to local parks, there's a lot to discover in this Northern Michigan community during the fall.

Health and Wellness

Here’s How I Worked to Overcome Negativity Bias

Here's how contributor Monica Drake has dealt with the normal human experience of giving more weight to negativity than to positivity, called negativity bias.

Food and Recipes

Cottage Cheese and Oats Pancakes

Whether you’re making a weekend breakfast, meal prepping for the week or looking for a nourishing option after a workout, these pancakes are an easy way to enjoy a balanced breakfast that will keep you feeling full longer.

Food and Recipes

What are Postbiotics?

There is a third, less-discussed “biotic” called postbiotics. Here's some information about how postbiotics contribute to a healthy digestive system.

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