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A Healthier Michigan Podcast with Chuck Gaidica

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.

Coronavirus updates

coronavirus updates

Coronavirus updatesLatest news and information about the coronavirus outbreak.

Family having dinner together

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.

Vitamin D May Help Prevent Dementia

Home caregiver helping a senior woman standing in the bedroom

Home caregiver helping a senior woman standing in the bedroom

Results from a new study that tracked thousands of people in the U.S. show regular vitamin D use may help prevent dementia.

A young woman got severe cramps in her foot at night while sleeping.

A young woman got severe cramps in her foot at night while sleeping.

What is Stiff-Person Syndrome?

Stiff-person syndrome is a rare, progressive autoimmune disorder that affects how a person’s muscles move. Here are the symptoms and treatments.

Habits to Build a Heathy Relationship with Food

An African-American Single Mother Preparing Vegan Lunch In The Kitchen And Smiling With Her Little Daughter

An African-American Single Mother Preparing Vegan Lunch In The Kitchen And Smiling With Her Little Daughter

Guilt, remorse, stress: These have no place in our feelings about meals and snacks. Here’s how to improve your relationship with food.

Rainbow Over Detroit Riverwalk

Rainbow Over Detroit Riverwalk

Urban Nature Trails in Michigan to Move Your Workout Outside

Grab a pair of sunglasses and your best workout shoes. It’s time to move your next exercise session outdoors.

Plan a Healthy ‘Yes Day’ With Your Kids

Family with two young children smeared with chocolate taking a photo

Family with two young children smeared with chocolate taking a photo

There are plenty of ways to take the carefree “Yes Day” concept into summer for a healthy way to connect with your kids. Here are some suggestions.

Runners racing a local 5K around a lake on a dirt path on a early summer evening.

Runners racing a local 5K around a lake on a dirt path on a early summer evening.

You Can Do It! The Easiest Way to Prepare for a 5K

This 5K training regimen is for beginners, experienced runners and everyone in between. Training starts two months before race day.

Simple Ways to Love Yourself Every Day

A woman enjoys a pottery project.

A woman enjoys a pottery project.

It’s important to love yourself for who you are today. These self-care tips can help you love yourself a little more than you did yesterday.

The super disinfecting son and dad duo

The super disinfecting son and dad duo

Never Mix These Cleaning Products

So many cleaning products are probably sitting in your home. Here is some helpful information about what cleaning products not to mix.

Spring Salad Essentials with 3 Mason Jar Salad Dressings

spring salad greens

spring salad greens

There are plenty of ways to spice up your salad. Here are some tips and three mason jar salad dressing recipes.