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Heather Winia leads a dance session in the park

Heather Winia leads a dance session in the park

Dance Fitness Facilitator Gets People Grooving Outside

Dance Fitness Facilitator Heather Winia believes dancing offers physical and mental health benefits not found in other activities.

Choosing the Right Plant-based Milks and Vegan “Ice Cream” Recipe
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Cherry Chocolate Vegan Ice Cream

Cherry Chocolate Vegan Ice Cream

The key to finding the best dairy substitute is one that contains zero added sugar and calcium in equal or greater amounts than cow’s milk.

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.

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

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

Beachside Yoga: The Summer’s Hottest Trend

Yoga on beach, group of people practicing healthy lifestyle

Yoga on beach, group of people practicing healthy lifestyle

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

Woman having ears pierced with ear piercing gun

Woman having ears pierced with ear piercing gun

Piercing Safety: Do You Know the Risks?

Do you know which red flags you should look out for when getting a new piercing? Find out to avoid complications.

How Altitude, Time, Location Impacts the Sun’s Effect on Our Eyes 

A young woman hikes on sand dunes on the coast of Lake Michigan

A young woman hikes on sand dunes on the coast of Lake Michigan

Keep your sunglasses on when you’re outside. The time of day and where you live can impact the sun’s effect on your eyes.

Shanthi's Fourth of July recipe.

Shanthi's Fourth of July recipe.

Celebrate the Red, White and Blue with Fun Dessert

Food — often heavy, high-calorie fare — is a big part of the Fourth of July. For a light but decadent dessert, try this Red, White and Blue Yogurt Panna Cotta.

Bike Safety: What Drivers and Cyclists Need to Know

Female cyclist wearing neon colors riding on a bike path

Female cyclist wearing neon colors riding on a bike path

Riding your bike is a great way to get to know your community and get in some low-impact exercise. Here are some simple guidelines to follow to stay safe.

Fitness Over 40: Age Has No Limits guests are featured with host Ann Marie Wakula

Fitness Over 40: Age Has No Limits guests are featured with host Ann Marie Wakula

Fitness Over 40: The Secrets of Senior Olympians

Michigan Senior Olympians Lisa Hypner and Jeff Ellis are a reminder that fitness has no age limits. They share the stories with Ann Marie Wakula.

How to Spot Warning Signs of Stress, Anxiety in Children

Father consoles anxious kindergartener while they wear masks as he's dropping him off for first day of school,

Father consoles anxious kindergartener while they wear masks as he's dropping him off for first day of school,

Kids are facing new challenges, just like the rest of us. So, it’s important to be aware of how they may be affected. Here are tips to spot the warning signs.