Looking for festive winter events to attend? The Michigan winter festivals on this list take place between January and March of 2024.

Ready to add a little more zen to your life? Try these 5 kinds of meditations.

Step into a warm-water splash zone, join a museum mini camp, or skate away through a lighted forest trail. Winter Break activities are all about adventure. 

These crunchy, sweet and savory delights offer healthy fats from the avocado and protein from the shrimp – adding a satisfying element.

This hummus dip is filled with healthy fats and protein to add a satisfying element.

Skewers are an easy crowd-pleaser – convenient to grab and eat.

If you are looking for a tasty dish to bring to a holiday party, we’ve got you covered with these easy-to-make appetizers.

The foods we eat, even our history with food, can impact our daily digestion.

Call it a mocktail, a virgin version or a non-alcoholic drink. They’re the hottest things on the beverage menu right now.

There’s a lot to discover in this Northern Michigan community during the winter.

This recipe for Chocolate-dipped Shortbread Cookies with Crushed Candy Canes is free of milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame.

This recipe for Cardamom Chocolate Chip Cookies that are free of milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame.

For those with food allergies, baking holiday cookies can pose a challenge. Here are two allergy-friendly holiday cookie recipes.

Celebrate the Jewish “festival of lights” by attending one or more of these five Hanukkah celebrations happening in or around Detroit.

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

Cold weather means your furnace is kicking on, and drying out the air in your home.

Blue Zones are all the buzz when it comes to healthy living - and living longer.

Mental health advocate and contributor Monica Drake shares how she learned the difference between impulsive and intrusive thoughts -- and how they affect her mental health.

If getting back from a trip gives you the blues, here’s how to overcome post-vacation depression.

There’s a lot to discover in this Mid-Michigan community during the fall.

Contributor Monica Drake shares what you can do if the holidays aren’t feeling so joyful right now.

The holidays are hectic enough. Minimize your time spent in the kitchen by trying these recipes for a four-ingredient peanut butter cookie and dairy-free pie crust.

Stressed out over holiday gift-giving? Fear not: We’ve brainstormed healthy finds that fit all budgets and personalities.

Dr. William T. Beecroft has advocated against alcohol abuse for much of his 40-plus-year health care career. Here, he reflects and shares some candid thoughts.

Christmas Markets add a sparkle to the holiday experience. Here is a list of some of the markets taking place across Michigan this season.

GRPS alum and running champion Benne Anderson will serve as this year’s honorary race director.

There’s a lot to discover in this community along Michigan’s sunrise coast during the fall.

It comes down to personal choice, but there’s a lot to consider when deciding between a real Christmas tree and an artificial one.

Leftovers are nice, but after a few meals of Thanksgiving turkey, it might be time to spice things up. Here are some delicious ways to do that.