Author: A Healthier Michigan

Portrait of multigeneration family outdoors on garden barbecue, grilling and talking.

Portrait of multigeneration family outdoors on garden barbecue, grilling and talking.

A Better Barbecue: 10 Tips to Grilling Healthier Meals

If you'd like to fire up the grill this spring and enjoy some hearty barbecue dishes without compromising your diet, we've got you covered.

Top 5 Reasons You Should Walk at Lunch

Two businesswomen walk, talk and drink coffee in the middle of a workday.

Two businesswomen walk, talk and drink coffee in the middle of a workday.

National Walk at Lunch Day is the perfect excuse to get outside after lunch and rack up some steps. Do it everyday and the health benefits will rack up, too.
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Two women sitting and talking about recovery

Tips for Helping a Person in Recovery from Drugs or Alcohol

Helping someone who struggles with substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder achieve recovery is a process that is different for everyone.

You Can Do It! The Easiest Way to Prepare for a 5K

Runners racing a local 5K around a lake on a dirt path on a early summer evening.

Runners racing a local 5K around a lake on a dirt path on a early summer evening.

This 5K training regimen is for beginners, experienced runners and everyone in between. Training starts two months before race day.

A man eats a banana while sitting on a weight bench at the gym.

A man eats a banana while sitting on a weight bench at the gym.

What to Taste Before You Train

Scarfing down sugary snacks and greasy fast food before you exercise can lead to a sluggish workout. Give these options a try instead.

How Much Water Do You Need?

A woman stands at a kitchen sink filling her teal water bottle.

A woman stands at a kitchen sink filling her teal water bottle.

Are you drinking enough water? Find out why staying hydrated goes far in keeping you healthy.

Mocktails

Mocktails

9 Easy Mocktail Recipes to Try

Mocktails are rising in popularity – offering fun refreshment without the booze. Here are 9 mocktail recipes from A Healthier Michigan.

Snow Shoveling Safety Tips

Shoveling with dog

Shoveling with dog

The dangers of snow shoveling are not limited to those who have poor health. Everyone should adhere to these safety tips.

The UP Eben Ice Caves.

The UP Eben Ice Caves.

The Upper Peninsula’s Eben Ice Caves: Winter Hiking 101

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is full of surprises, including winter ice caves. Get helpful tips on how to hike properly in the winter.

A Healthier Michigan Launches TikTok Channel

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Close up a smart phone with the A Healthier Michigan TikTok channel

We’ve launched a TikTok channel – @healthiermi – to bring our health and wellness content directly to the latest social media platform.