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Is Sourdough Bread Good for You?

Let’s take a look at why sourdough bread is different than other types of bread and whether the reality lives up to the hype.

Podcast

Do These Health And Wellness Trends Really Work?

Dry scooping, mouth taping and looksmaxxing. Some health and wellness trends are backed by science, and others, not so much. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Care Management Physician, Dr. Angela Seabright, to explain wellness trends, whether you should try them and how to know if their source is trustworthy. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What to look out for Should you try a trend? Is it real health advice or marketing? Why talking with your doctor matters

Health and Wellness

Indoor vs. Outdoor Workouts in the Fall

Both indoor and outdoor workouts can have their advantages and drawbacks. Here are some things you should consider when deciding which movement works best for you.

Health and Wellness

Beyond the Bell: Navigating Life as a Breast Cancer Survivor

It is quite common for cancer survivors to feel trepidation about their cancer coming back. The trauma of a cancer diagnosis and related treatment can create a sense of skepticism or uncertainty about their future health. 

Health and Wellness

Why Simple Tasks Can Feel So Hard with ADHD

ADHD can make seemingly simple tasks difficult, and the mental work surrounding those tasks can be both emotionally and physically draining. Here’s more about why this happens, strategies to manage and how to get an accurate diagnosis.

Health and Wellness

Fighting Breast Cancer With Food

A nutrient-rich diet featuring leafy greens, fiber and colorful produce may help support breast health and reduce breast cancer risk. Here's what to know.

Food and Recipes

Foods to Avoid During Your Period

Wondering what foods to avoid during your period? Learn how sugar, alcohol, dairy, spicy foods and ultra-processed snacks may worsen bloating, cramps, headaches and fatigue.

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Health and Wellness

How to Clean Stainless Steel Water Bottles

If you neglect to clean your water bottle you expose yourself to stomach bugs, the flu and other illnesses. The simplest way to clean a stainless steel water bottle is with warm water and dish soap.

Food and Recipes

High Fiber Fruits to Keep in Rotation

Adding fiber-rich foods to your diet is one way to improve your health. Here are fruits high in fiber to eat regularly.

Health and Wellness

10 Fun Facts About Michigan's Fall Harvest Produce

Did you know Michigan is one of the largest producers of apples in the U.S.? Discover 10 fun facts about Michigan’s top fall fruits and vegetables, from apples and pumpkins to potatoes and grapes.

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Community

Michigan Bucket List: Hike at Maybury State Park This Fall

Are you looking to keep your family moving outside before the harsh Michigan winter? Located about 25 miles northwest of Detroit in Northville Township, Maybury State Park can grant that opportunity.

Food and Recipes

How to Make Vegetable Stock

Vegetable stock is a kitchen staple you can add to a wide range of dishes, like soups and sauces, to enhance their flavor.

Food and Recipes

Boo-schetta: Try This Healthy Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer Recipe

Boo-schetta is a Halloween-inspired bruschetta recipe featuring ghost-shaped mozzarella atop toasted baguette slices and fresh tomato topping. Here's how to make it.

Health and Wellness

Why Binge Drinking Even Once a Week is Bad

What is binge drinking, and how does it affect your health? Learn the short- and long-term risks, including cancer, liver disease, blackouts, memory problems and alcohol use disorder.

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Food and Recipes

How to Cook Artichokes

Artichokes might look a little intimidating at first. Whether you plan to steam, boil or roast them, the key to great artichokes starts with proper preparation.

Podcast

What is Intermittent Fasting? Should You Try It?

Skipping breakfast. Eating only during certain hours of the day. Limiting meals a few days each week. Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked-about nutrition trends in recent years. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Blue Care Network Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Peter Graham, to explain intermittent fasting, how to practice it, the different types and if it’s right for everyone? In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What intermittent fasting is Different fasting techniques The benefits The risks and safety

Health and Wellness

Signs of Depression in Your Children

About 3% of children from 3 to 17 have depression, and about 1 in 5 teens have been diagnosed with major depression. Learn more about the common causes and signs of depression in children and how parents can best support their kids’ mental health.

Body

Tips To Build Muscle After 40

Your workouts may not feel the same after you turn 40, but it’s important to stay physically active as you get older to support your long-term physical and mental health.

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