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Can Gardening Improve Mental Health?

Can Gardening Improve Mental Health?

Can Gardening Improve Mental Health?

On top of growing your own food and plants, you could be relieving stress and improving your attention span every time you get in the garden.

How My Anxiety Weighs on My Decision to Have Children

Monica Drake

Monica Drake

Contributor and mental health advocate Monica Drake shares how her anxiety has affected her feelings on having a family in the future.

Working at home

Working at home

Foods that Kill Nicotine Cravings

Some types of foods can be really helpful for people trying to curb a craving for nicotine.

Michigan Bucket List: Cool Libraries to Visit

Glen Lake Library

Glen Lake Library

From libraries with an amazing view from the back porch to spots steeped in history, here are some cool libraries to visit across Michigan.

Gorgeous young female tennis player drinking energy drink

Gorgeous young female tennis player drinking energy drink

When Do You Need an Electrolyte Drink?

Sipping an electrolyte drink can be a trendy thing to do, but when does your body actually need one?

Signs and Stages of Perimenopause and Menopause

Older woman suffers from high temperature at home

Older woman suffers from high temperature at home

It is important for women to get enough information about perimenopause and menopause symptoms and side effects.

Man suffering sinusitis sitting on couch at home having headache

Man suffering sinusitis sitting on couch at home having headache

Ways to Reduce Allergens at Home

Most indoor allergen sources can be combatted by taking certain measures around the house.

5 Things to Do This Spring in Mt. Pleasant 

Yoga Meditation

Yoga Meditation

Located in the middle of Michigan, Mt. Pleasant is home to Central Michigan University. If you are visiting Mt. Pleasant, here are some things to do.

A mother applies a tissue to a child's runny nose outdoors.

A mother applies a tissue to a child's runny nose outdoors.

How to Spot Common Food Allergies in Children

Offices, classrooms and even restaurants often have signs that warn of food allergies. Here's how parents can stay ahead of them.

When You Should Talk to Your Doctor About Cramps

Chinese Girl Having Lower Abdominal Pain Sitting In Bed Indoors

Chinese Girl Having Lower Abdominal Pain Sitting In Bed Indoors

For most women, having cramps is part of having your period. But here are some signs to watch for that mean you might need to talk to your doctor.