Niccole LaDue

Strawberries are also a great source of fiber, vitamins, manganese and potassium. In fact, about eight strawberries have more vitamin C than an orange!

Make your Valentine’s Day celebrations heart-healthy this year!

Are you a well-woman? If not, then it’s time to take charge of your health and become one!

What’s in your gym bag? Use this checklist to ensure you’re prepared for a great workout.

Many exercises, both cardiovascular and strength-focused, can be done in the comfort of your own home, without any equipment except your own body.

Coconut seems to be a hot nutrition trend that isn’t going away. That’s probably because it is such a versatile fruit, or is it a nut…or a seed? Whatever it is…

Imagine this…it’s five o’clock in the afternoon and you’re leaving work and heading to the grocery store. You’re tired from a long day and hungry…

My life has been pretty chaotic lately. New house. New puppy. New classes. New jobs. Yikes! With everything my husband and I have had going on…

Learn more about why vaccinations can help your students stay healthy in and out of the classroom.

If you’ve been looking for healthier, homemade versions of your favorite condiments then you’ve come to the right place. Grilling can be a very healthy way to…

Summer is a time to relax, just make sure you're keeping these tips in mind to stay safe.

There are some very strange exercises out there, but which ones should you try? Although the 7 exercises below may have a funky name, they are effective and…

S t r e s s. The word alone is irritating. Everyone has stress, but some people seem to manage it better than others. It’s important to understand and regularly…

Could regular consumption of diet soda lead to heart problems for postmenopausal women? According to a recent study by Ankur Vyas, M.D., a cardiologist at the…

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People all over the world are becoming RAKtivists™ by performing random acts of kindness for others. If you’ve never heard of random acts of kindness…

How many times have you seen it…you open up your latest women’s exercise magazine and you see a tall, skinny, frail-looking model lifting 5-pound dumbbells…

There are many indoor exercises you can do without any additional equipment. Read more to learn about them.

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Cranberries are often thought of as a holiday-only fruit. We see them served alongside turkey for Thanksgiving and they’re even used as a decorative accent…

‘Tis the season for holiday celebrations and having diabetes shouldn’t stop you from fully enjoying the festivities. The most important part in managing…

Diabetes is a serious disease that affects nearly 26 million Americans with another 79 million at risk. Education is an essential part in raising awareness…

According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have…

Is that morning cup-a-joe providing protection against prostate cancer? New research out of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle says it’s a…

When is the last time you had your cholesterol checked? If you can’t remember, maybe it’s time. September is National Cholesterol Education Month and is the…

In fact, most Americans know that soda is bad for them and that it contributes to obesity. So why do many of us continue to gulp it down?

I had a revelation yesterday while I was filling up my water bottle at work. I noticed while I was waiting I was tense, irritated, and furiously tapping my foot.

July is Weight Management month and we’re celebrating by sharing some stories of individuals who have made a healthy change in their lifestyle!

July is Weight Management month and we’re celebrating by sharing some stories of individuals who have made a healthy change in their lifestyle.

July is Weight Management month and we're celebrating by sharing some stories of individuals who have made a healthy change in their lifestyle!

Stay safe behind the wheel with these tips.

As consumers, we are very fortunate. Thanks to large grocery store chains, we have almost every food imaginable available right at our fingertips.

Summertime…A joyous season filled with sunny days at the beach, pool parties and barbecuing, but it’s not always all fun and games.

Asthma affects more than 34 million people in the United States, and is one of the most common long-term diseases of children. Asthma symptoms, such as coughing…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that 1 in 11 children and 1 in 12 adults have asthma. Asthma is a very serious condition that many…

The many beauties and wonders of spring are fast approaching. Warmer weather, longer days and budding trees fill us with joy and happiness…

There are many different styles of yoga. Try one of these four to find a better life balance.

The good ol’ push-up. We’ve all had experiences with push-ups, some may be better than others. My experience with push-ups goes back to my elementary days.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and like with many other cancers, what you eat can minimize your risk of contracting the disease.

March 1st has been declared National Dress in Blue Day to raise awareness for colorectal cancer, but raising awareness shouldn’t end there.

As Michiganders, we know that the winter months can bring unpredictable weather. Lately Mother Nature has been gracing us with frigid temperatures, ice and snow.

When I tell people I’m a vegetarian it doesn’t take long for the questions to start piling in. Why do you do it? Do you get enough protein? What do you even eat?

Every year, approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is almost always preventable and when diagnosed early…

It’s a new year and for many a new year means New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately many of those resolutions are forgotten about by February, but what if you…