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5 Things to Do This Fall in Frankenmuth

Planning a Michigan fall getaway? Discover the best things to do in Frankenmuth, from Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland to Bavarian dining, family attractions, shopping and scenic landmarks.

Health and Wellness

The Importance of Supporting the Mental Health of Veterans

Veterans and their families may deal with unique challenges navigating life after service. Military members experience stressors absent from civilian life during service.

Food and Nutrition

How to Keep Your Food Warm

Hosting a gathering is exciting, but if you’ve ever hosted a large meal, you know the real challenge isn’t always cooking the food. It’s keeping everything warm until it’s time to serve.

Food and Recipes

Which Cooking Appliances Help and Hurt a Food’s Nutritional Value?

Here’s a look at several cooking appliances and how they may affect the nutritional value of your food.

Health and Wellness

Why Looksmaxxing is Bad for Teenage Mental Health

For teenagers, concerns about physical appearance are a normal part of growing up. But a new social media trend known as “looksmaxxing” is amplifying those concerns.

Health and Wellness

How Your Health Plan Can Help You Along Your Nutrition Journey

Discover how health insurance wellness benefits can support healthy eating through nutrition education, coaching, weight-management programs, digital tools and member resources from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

Home and Family

Is It Normal for Preschoolers to Have Anxiety?

Learn the most common psoriasis triggers, including stress, illness, weather, food, smoking, and alcohol, plus practical tips to help prevent flares and manage symptoms.

Food and Recipes

Rethink Thanksgiving Leftovers with These Recipes 

Leftovers are nice, but after a few meals of Thanksgiving turkey, it might be time to spice things up. Here are some delicious ways to do that.

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Food and Recipes

How to Cook Instant Rice

Instant rice or minute rice can be prepared in 5 to 10 minutes compared to regular rice which can take between 20 to 30 minutes.

Community

5 Things to Do This Fall in Rogers City

Discover Rogers City, Michigan, with lighthouse views, Lake Huron adventures, Ocqueoc Falls, Hoeft State Park, historic sites, family attractions and Great Lakes maritime heritage.

Podcast

What Are Whole Foods? And What To Look For

One thing we bring up a lot on this podcast is that you should be eating more whole foods, but what does that mean? What counts as a whole food? On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Registered Dietitian, Shanthi Appelö, to explain whole foods and no not the store, what the different types are, and how to know if you’re getting enough. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What whole foods are Why they are good for us Why processed foods are bad How to eat more whole foods

Health and Wellness

Managing Thanksgiving Stress

While Americans report finding joy and excitement around traditional holidays, almost 9 in 10 also say they also experience stress leading up to and during holiday celebrations. While you can’t avoid all sources of stress, planning ahead and setting personal or social boundaries can help to manage or minimize stress.

Health and Wellness

How I Protect My Health While Enjoying My Favorite Season

The shorter days and colder weather make autumn tough for contributor Monica Drake. Here's how she manages her mental health.

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10 Places to Walk Indoors During Michigan Winters

Michigan gets pretty cold during winter months, but it doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising. Check out these 10 places to get your 10,000 steps in indoors.

Health and Wellness

Here's What I Do to Become Less Dependent on My Phone 

As someone who grew up in a world where cell phones always existed, it is hard for me to imagine a world in which I am not dependent on my smart phone.

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5 Things to Do This Fall in Bay City

Mid-Michigan is a great place to spend a fall afternoon. Discover the best things to do in Bay City, Michigan, from riverfront trails and historic attractions to the USS Edson, planetarium experiences and scenic downtown parks.

Food and Recipes

How Long Do Leftovers Actually Last? A Food Safety Guide

Learn how long leftovers stay safe, why the smell test can be misleading, proper storage guidelines, and expert food safety tips to help prevent foodborne illness.

Food and Recipes

10 Edible Halloween Crafts to Make with Fruit

While it’s OK to enjoy hard-earned candy from trick-or-treating on Halloween, it’s nice to partake in activities to take the focus away from candy.

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