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a cell phone and headphone wires in the shape of Michigan.

a cell phone and headphone wires in the shape of Michigan.

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.

#MIKidsCan

#MIKidsCanHelping Michigan families make good choices leading to happier lives.

Image of two schoolgirls walking home from school.

Image of two schoolgirls walking home from school.

Why Safe Routes to Schools Matter

In this guest post from Ty Schmidt, executive director of Traverse City-based non-profit organization Norte, learn why walkable communities are good for health.

Michiganders Share Favorite Fall Color Hikes

hike in the autumn forest

hike in the autumn forest

It's officially fall in Michigan – but that doesn’t mean it’s time to hunker down inside just yet.

Kids and Pumpkins

Kids and Pumpkins

Halloween Recipe Roundup

Host a festive, well-rounded Halloween party this year with these healthy treats.

Inspiring Active Communities in Northern Michigan: Norte Expanding to Kalkaska

Kids holding hands walking to school.

Kids holding hands walking to school.

With support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and other organizations, Norte is expanding its youth-focused programming to Kalkaska in northern Michigan.

Orzo salad

Orzo salad

Fall Harvest Orzo Salad
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Orzo is a great pasta to incorporate into salads. Give this dish a try!

Matcha Donuts with Green Tea Glaze
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Matcha Donuts

Matcha Donuts

Green tea in donuts? It may sound a tad eccentric, but trust us, these are delicious.

Happy African American family dancing together indoors

Happy African American family dancing together indoors

Tips to Integrate Physical Activity into a Child’s Life

In Michigan, nearly one in three school-aged children are considered overweight or obese. Help combat this epidemic by inspiring kids to be more active.

Smoking out the Stigma Associated with Lung Cancer

Doctor looking at an image of a lung.

Doctor looking at an image of a lung.

Lung cancer can impact all individuals - not just smokers. Read on to learn more about this deadly disease.

Physical therapy patient being helped by physical therapist.

Physical therapy patient being helped by physical therapist.

Physical Therapy: Knowing When to Go

Still a little fuzzy on how physical therapy can be helpful? Read on to learn the needs for treatment, when to see a PT and the benefits of physical therapy.

4 Common Myths About ADHD

ADHD Myths

ADHD Myths

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, has generated a large amount of conversation lately, and with that, misconception.