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A Healthier Michigan Podcast with Chuck Gaidica

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A Healthier Michigan PodcastHost Chuck Gaidica and expert guests explore wellness, fitness, mental health, and food and nutrition to help you live a healthier and happier life.

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Coronavirus updatesLatest news and information about the coronavirus outbreak.

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Family having dinner together

Benefits of Family Meals

People are cooking more and eating in. Research shows there are many benefits associated with eating together as a family.

Spending 2 Hours Outside May Be the Next Wellness Trend

Elderly grandmother in wheelchair with an adult granddaughter outside in spring nature.

Elderly grandmother in wheelchair with an adult granddaughter outside in spring nature.

You might need a prescription for more Vitamin N. The latest health buzz: spending hours outside in nature just might be the next 10,000 steps.

Remains of half rotten food and another rubbish in waste basket. Putrid fruit. Oranges and apples. Consumerism.

Remains of half rotten food and another rubbish in waste basket. Putrid fruit. Oranges and apples. Consumerism.

Want to Save Money on Groceries? Cut Down on Waste

Americans, on average, waste a pound of food a day. Find out ways to save money by reducing the amount of wasted food

How to Improve Your Colon Health

portrait of a lovely smiling European senior couple taking care of green plants in the garden

portrait of a lovely smiling European senior couple taking care of green plants in the garden

Colon health isn’t always at the top of our to-do list. But there are some simple ways to make sure you’re paying attention to it.

African descent grandmother and grandchild gardening in outdoor vegetable garden in spring or summer season. Cute little boy enjoys planting new flowers and vegetable plants.

African descent grandmother and grandchild gardening in outdoor vegetable garden in spring or summer season. Cute little boy enjoys planting new flowers and vegetable plants.

Making the Most of Spring

Spring is the perfect time to dig in the dirt. In addition to enjoying home-grown herbs and vegetables, planting a garden can be emotionally satisfying.

A Guide to National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Senior man looking at prescription drugs

Senior man looking at prescription drugs

Learn why and where to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs this Drug Take Back Day.

Woman sleeping on her side in bed

Woman sleeping on her side in bed

5 Ways Sleep is Important for Good Health

Not getting enough sleep doesn’t just affect your day to day life. Sleep has a much bigger impact on your overall health; and most of us aren’t getting enough.

Reducing Single-Use Plastic in Your Home Kitchen

Sustainable kitchen tools

Sustainable kitchen tools

Single-use plastics have their place, but there are ways to reduce the amount of these non-biodegradable items used in the home. Here are some options.

A mother exercises with her young son inside their home. She is teaching the boy the importance of a healthy lifestyle by proper stretching and exercising.

A mother exercises with her young son inside their home. She is teaching the boy the importance of a healthy lifestyle by proper stretching and exercising.

Find Your ‘Why’ For Living a Healthy Life

Angela T. Moore, certified therapist and fitness coach, explains how to find your 'why' for living a healthy life. The answers will fuel your motivation.

Who Says Being Eco-Conscious Only Benefits the Earth?

Shot of a mother and her little daughter hanging up laundry on a washing line outdoors

Shot of a mother and her little daughter hanging up laundry on a washing line outdoors

Going green is no new fad so there are many ideas out there to keep our planet clean and help you stay well in the process.