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Health and Wellness

What is a Sound Bath? How to Create a Sound Bath at Home

A sound bath is sitting in a calm place with soothing sounds and vibrations. Learn more about how it works, the possible health benefits of sound baths and how to do a sound bath at home.

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Food and Recipes

Healthy Farmers Market Recipes to Try at Home

Stock up on the ingredients next time you head to the farmer's market or grocery story to try these quick and simple recipes at home.

Food and Recipes

White Bean Tomato Cucumber Salad

With fresh spinach, beans and vegetables, this salad is packed with nutrients such as fiber.

Food and Recipes

Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Goat Cheese Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Made without greens, this recipe changes up the usual salad recipe. With tangy goat cheese and smooth avocado, this fresh salad is both full of nutrients and satisfying.

Home and Family

When Do Babies Start Smiling, Crawling and Sleeping Through the Night?

Seeing your child grow and hit different developmental milestones is exciting, and you may wonder about the average timeline for babies to start smiling, sleeping through the night and crawling. While every baby is different, here’s a guide to a few key milestones in your baby's development.

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15 of the Best Haunted Houses in Michigan

Michigan is home to some of the most creative, elaborate and downright horrifying haunted houses in the country. Here are 15 of the best!

Food and Recipes

Does Apple Cider Have Health Benefits?

Apple cider is a beloved fall beverage, but is it healthy? Learn more about its pasteurization process and nutrition value, here.

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Food and Recipes

The Benefits of Eating Nutrient Dense Foods

Here’s a look at nutrient dense eating, types of nutrient dense foods and how to get more of them into your diet.

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Michigan Bucket List: 8 Family-Friendly Fall Festivals

Soak in the fall season this year by exploring eight of the best fall festivals in Michigan in 2026, including pumpkin festivals, harvest celebrations, Oktoberfest events and family-friendly activities,

Podcast

What is Breathwork?

Breathing seems like a no-brainer. We do it all day, every day (deep breath in and out). But what happens if we do it consciously and more mindfully? On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Medical Director for Provider Engagement Dr. Jessica Huhn to explain what breathwork is, how to practice it and share some of its benefits. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What breathwork is The different techniques The benefits How you can get started today

Food and Recipes

How to Keep Bananas Fresh

This beloved fruit ripens quickly, leading to a short shelf life, and can leave nearby foods smelling and tasting like bananas. Following a few simple tips can keep bananas ripe for longer and help you enjoy this healthy snack.

Home and Family

Beyond the Scale: What Really Shapes Kids' Health

Weight is complex and includes genetics as well as nutrition, physical activity, sleep and screen time. Here is a look at how these factors work together to influence children's overall health and well-being.

Health and Wellness

Staying Connected: Why Social Health Matters as We Age

Human connection is important, especially as we age. Learn how loneliness and social isolation affect adults over 50 and discover ways to build social connections that support healthy aging.

Food and Recipes

Strawberry Salsa

This fruit salsa brings sweetness and heat to enjoy with salty tortilla chips or over grilled white fish for extra flavor.

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Michigan Bucket List: Visit These Farms in the Fall

Explore Michigan fall farms in Milford, New Era, Frankenmuth, Ypsilanti and Richland for pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides and more.

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What to Know About Michigan’s Native Serviceberry Shrub

Serviceberry shrubs bring early spring color to Michigan, producing delicate white flowers in March and edible red-purple berries in June.

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MI Bucket List: SkyBridge Michigan

Did you know that the world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge is located in northern Michigan? SkyBridge Michigan offers a breathtaking view from more than 100 feet in the air. Learn more about how to go on this adventure.

Health and Wellness

What is the HYROX Workout?

HYROX is one of the fastest-growing fitness trends in the world at the moment, but what does it really entail? Discover more.

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