Author: A Healthier Michigan

cut carbs during the holidays

cut carbs during the holidays

Healthier Holidays: Simple Ways to Cut Carbohydrates

Did you know one cup of mashed potatoes has about 35 grams of carbs? Here are are simple ways to cut the carbs this holiday season.

Getting to the Core of Apple Uses

Bushel of apples on a crate

Bushel of apples on a crate

Are you an apple fan? Learn the differences between some of the apples grown right here in Michigan.

Lake Superior Chapel Beach in Autumn at Pictured Rocks

Lake Superior Chapel Beach in Autumn at Pictured Rocks

Beautiful Michigan: Top Picturesque Locations For Fall

Looking for that perfect fall picture? Snap a photo at one of these Michigan locations.

How to Help Your Child Make Healthy Eating Choices at School

How can you help kids make healthy choices when they buy lunch? It’s important to educate children on nutrition and how to make healthy decisions on their own.

Mother making school lunch to her children.

Mother making school lunch to her children.

Back-to-School: Backpack Health

As kids bring more and more home in their backpacks, make sure their backs stay healthy and strong by following these guidelines.

Tips for Managing Stress When You’re at College

Disabled college student sitting at outdoor desk

Disabled college student sitting at outdoor desk

If you are heading off to college, read these tips about prioritizing your physical and mental health while away.

Rearview shot of a young woman suffering with back pain while working from home

Rearview shot of a young woman suffering with back pain while working from home

A New Approach to Dealing with Chronic Pain

Treating chronic pain shouldn't just focus on physical causes. You also need to look at psychological and social issues.

Dog-tired? A nighttime ritual to help you feel more rested

Man spending a lazy afternoon with his dog, a French Bulldog

Man spending a lazy afternoon with his dog, a French Bulldog

Check out these tips to help you get into a better bedtime routine so that you wake up feeling better, mentally and physically.

Sea kayaker viewing the multi-colored cliffs at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Sea kayaker viewing the multi-colored cliffs at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

6 Great Water Sports to Try This Summer

The Great Lakes offer more than just a relaxing beach trip; try out some of these water sports on your next trip up north.

Piercing Safety: Do You Know the Risks?

Woman having ears pierced with ear piercing gun

Woman having ears pierced with ear piercing gun

Do you know which red flags you should look out for when getting a new piercing? Find out to avoid complications.