Author: Shandra Martinez

Hispanic American parents in late 30s enjoying picnic lunch and family time with their young children at Miami public park.

Hispanic American parents in late 30s enjoying picnic lunch and family time with their young children at Miami public park.

Fun, Delicious Tips for a Healthy Summer Picnic

Michiganders know how to savor the summer months. Here’s how to improve your outdoor meals by planning healthy summer picnics.

Ways to Help Your Kids Transition Back to School for In-Person Learning

A Black mother and son sit at a desk doing schoolwork and smiling.

A Black mother and son sit at a desk doing schoolwork and smiling.

After virtual classes, video lessons and hybrid learning, here’s how to help kids transition to in-person learning.

Yoga on beach, group of people practicing healthy lifestyle

Yoga on beach, group of people practicing healthy lifestyle

Beachside Yoga: The Summer’s Hottest Trend

Grab your yoga mat and head for the sand. Beachside yoga has become one of the summer’s hottest trends.

Underwater Explorer Discovers Health Benefits of Diving

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ValerieDocumentsDavidDowsBy JoeOlivrr

Valerie van Heest, an underwater explorer and historian, says scuba diving provides a variety of physical and mental health benefits.

Health care, medicine, people eyesight and technology concept.

Health care, medicine, people eyesight and technology concept.

Tips for Better Eye Health

Protecting your eyesight has a lot in common with other good decisions you make for yourself. Here are some easy tips for better eye health.

4 Reasons Swimming is Such Great Exercise

Day in the life of a family 4 children including 1 little girl with Down syndrome and autism and her adopted little brother, Down syndrome and autism too, a big brother and a baby boy. The little girl with Down's syndrome follows a swimming lesson with a coach Photo was taken in Quebec Canada.

Day in the life of a family 4 children including 1 little girl with Down syndrome and autism and her adopted little brother, Down syndrome and autism too, a big brother and a baby boy. The little girl with Down's syndrome follows a swimming lesson with a coach Photo was taken in Quebec Canada.

Looking for a new low-impact, calorie-burning workout? Swimming is a great exercise to add to your routine.

The view from the top of Mt. Pisgah (a large dune) at Ottawa Beach in Holland, Michigan on Lake Michigan

The view from the top of Mt. Pisgah (a large dune) at Ottawa Beach in Holland, Michigan on Lake Michigan

6 Trails in Michigan Beach Towns to Try This Summer

Walking or hiking is better in the summer with a side of lake views. Try these 6 trails near Michigan beach towns for a great adventure.

Looking for a heart-pumping workout? Take the stairs

Ann Marie Wakula climbs stairs

Ann Marie Wakula climbs stairs

Wherever you are, a workout isn’t far away. Certified trainer Ann Marie Wakula says climbing stairs builds strength, burns calories and improves heart health.

"Image of the Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Michigan, USA."

"Image of the Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Michigan, USA."

Lighthouses That Should Be on Your Summer Road Trip List

Standing sentry along the shores of our Great Lakes, here are several lighthouses that should be on your summer road trip list.

Pandemic, Pet’s Death Opens Floodgate of Emotional Pain

Tommy Allen

Grief from losing his dog tapped into pain LGBTQ+ activist Tommy Allen had experienced for decades. Exacerbated by the pandemic, this trauma led to depression.