Author: Abby Grant

Abigail Grant is a corporate communications intern at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Abigail is a rising senior at the University of Michigan studying communications and media and digital media studies. In her free time, Abigail enjoys spending time reading outdoors and baking new recipes in the kitchen.

Close up shot of a woman eating pan-fried salmon with a knife and fork in a cafe.

Close up shot of a woman eating pan-fried salmon with a knife and fork in a cafe.

How to Get Vitamin D Without Sunlight

It's not always easy to get vitamin D during the winter. A few dietary tweaks can help make up for that lack of winter sunlight.

How to Safely Dispose of Batteries

Closeup on different types of batteries in a woman's hand.

Closeup on different types of batteries in a woman's hand.

Tossing dead batteries into the trash is bad for environment. Here are ways to safely dispose of single-use and rechargeable batteries.

Dancing together on New Year's Eve at home

Dancing together on New Year's Eve at home

6 Healthy Ways to Ring in the New Year

This year, if you’re looking for an alternative to a New Year’s Eve party, try creating a healthier holiday tradition for you and your family.

Mental Health Benefits of Vitamin D

Woman walking outdoors in the sun to get vitamin D for mental health

Woman walking outdoors in the sun to get vitamin D for mental health

Vitamin D is an important vitamin that helps you stay healthy both mentally and physically.

Window Shopping in the City

Window Shopping in the City

Michigan Christmas Bucket List

Here are some of our favorite holiday activities around the state that you and your family can do this holiday season.

Mental Health Benefits of Holiday Baking

Smiling woman wearing holiday apron puts a tray of cookies into the oven as holiday baking helps her mental health

Smiling woman wearing holiday apron puts a tray of cookies into the oven as holiday baking helps her mental health

Baking is already a favorite holiday activity for many people, but research shows that baking can help reduce stress and anxiety.

The Christmas tree and lights surrounding Campus Martius in downtown Detroit

The Christmas tree and lights surrounding Campus Martius in downtown Detroit

Michigan Bucket List: Christmas Light Displays

One of the best Michigan winter activities is visiting one of the many extravagant Christmas light displays. Here are some of our favorites.

Safety Tips for Running in Cold Weather

A young Black woman runs outdoors during the winter.

A young Black woman runs outdoors during the winter.

If you love running outdoors you don't necessarily have to stop when the weather gets cold. But you should adhere to these safety tips.

Vintage photos in a pile on a table gives feelings of nostalgia

Vintage photos in a pile on a table gives feelings of nostalgia

Mental Health Benefits of Nostalgia

Nostalgia can make you feel comforted if you are feeling lonely, grounded if you are feeling overwhelmed or act as a distraction if you are feeling stressed.

Fitting Homework into a Busy Schedule

Man looking at computer code on a laptop while working from his small office.

Man looking at computer code on a laptop while working from his small office.

It can be tough to prioritize homework in college while juggling so many other responsibilities. These four strategies can help.