A Healthier Michigan Podcast
By Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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A Healthier Michigan Podcast is dedicated to navigating how we can improve our health and well-being through small healthy habits we can start implementing today. Every other week, host Chuck Gaidica will sit down with a certified health expert from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to deep dive into topics covering nutrition, fitness and much more.
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Morning Doomscrolling is Bad For Your Mental Health
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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How to Get Deep Sleep
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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How to Stop the Midday Crash
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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What Oils Should You Be Cooking With and Why?
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Real Solutions to Rising Prescription Drug Costs
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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How Can Sound Help You Sleep?
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Why You NEED to Clean Your Water Bottle
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Health Trends for the New Year
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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You May be Binge Drinking and Not Know it
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Happy Lights: Do They Really Work?
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Physical & Mental Effects of Stress
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Anxiety vs. Stress: What's the difference?
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Stay on Track When Life Gets Hectic
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Red Light Therapy: Scam or Science?
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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More Than the Latest Trend: What is Fibermaxxing?
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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How to Like Working Out: Simple Brain Hacks
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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From Green to Purple: What is the Air Quality Index?
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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The Highs and Lows of Energy Drinks
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Eating for Healing: An Anti-Inflammatory Diet
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Community First-Partnering for Upstream Affordability
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Uncompensated Care and the Safety Net
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Shared Responsibility for Affordability
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May 30, 2025 |
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Does Nutrient Timing Matter?
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Why You Should Focus on Nutrient Density
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Fueling Your Body for Energy
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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The Truth About Metabolism
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Lifestyle Changes for Longevity
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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What You Can Control for Healthy Aging
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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What You Can't Control with Your Health
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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What You Can Control with Your Health
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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How to Cope with Holiday Stress
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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How to Practice Gratitude
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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How to Identify and Manage Stress Triggers
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Doomscrolling - What It Is and How to Stop It
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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How to Stay Productive Leading into Winter
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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How to Not Let Work Become Your Identity
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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How to Reduce Stigma Around Mental Health
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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How to Slow Down Your Biological Age
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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How to Overcome Perfectionism
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Michigan Bucket List: Fall Edition
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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How to Get Out of a Funk
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Benefits of Adult Timeouts
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Skincare Products to Avoid This Summer
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Benefits of Michigan Summer Fruit
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Benefits of Being Near Water
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Shaping Michigan’s Future Through Talent & Workforce Development
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Attracting Businesses & Jobs
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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20 Years of Value Partnerships
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May 31, 2024 |
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Is Manifestation Healthy or Harmful?
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May 23, 2024 |
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How to Pair Foods to Boost Nutrient Absorption
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May 09, 2024 |
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Hacks to Improve Your To-Do List
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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How to Snack Smarter on the Go
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Do Natural Sleep Aids Promote Better Sleep?
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Why You Should Consider Power Naps
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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How Positive Self-Talk Reduces Stress
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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How to Stock Your Cupboards for Better Heart Health
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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What Numbers You Should Focus on for Good Heart Health
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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What to Look for in a Good Workout Routine
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Why You Shouldn't Make a New Year's Resolution
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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How to Overcome Negativity Bias
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Michigan Bucket List: Winter Edition
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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How to Recover from Burnout
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Do Food Sensitivity Tests Actually Work?
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Easy Ways to Increase Your Veggie Intake
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Is 10,000 Steps a Day Fact or Myth?
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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How to Start and Maintain a Routine
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Food
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Is There an Optimal Time to Work Out?
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Are These Social Trends Harming Your Skin?
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Ways Dehydration is Affecting You That You Didn’t Realize
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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“Food Facts” You’ve Heard But Aren’t True
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Can Food Impact Your Lifespan by the Minute?
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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How to Maintain Balance Between Mental and Physical Health
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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The Power of the Past and Present
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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The Power of Investing in Youth and the Future of Our Communities
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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The Power of Business and Philanthropy in Detroit
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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The Power of Working Together in Health Care Now and Into the Future
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Health Benefits of Donating Blood
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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How to Cope with Negative Body Image
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May 25, 2023 |
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Benefits of Starting a Garden
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May 11, 2023 |
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How Chronic Stress Impacts Our Weight
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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How to Know When Stress Becomes Chronic
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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How Does Caffeine Affect the Body?
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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TikTok Sleep Trends – Do They Actually Work?
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Is It Safe to Eat Food After Its Expiration Date?
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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What to Look for When Reading Food Labels
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Is Organic Food Overrated or Underrated?
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Are Food Additives Harmful to Our Health?
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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How to Reset Your Health This New Year
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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How to Digitally Detox from Technology
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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How Helping Others Helps You
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Behind the Scenes of America’s Thanksgiving Parade
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Holiday Food Myths Busted
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Vegan and Vegetarian Diet Myths Debunked
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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How I was Diagnosed with ADHD
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Why You Should Consider Low Impact Workouts
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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Intuitive Eating – What to Know Before Trying
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Why You Should Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Are These Health Drinks Actually Healthy?
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Are You Doing These Stretches to Stay Flexible?
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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How to Eat Healthy While Traveling
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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Do This to Keep Your Brain Healthy
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Why Men Have Shorter Lifespans Than Women
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Inside the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 4
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Inside the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 3
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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Inside the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 2
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Inside the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 1
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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How to Cope with Postpartum Depression
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May 26, 2022 |
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How to Quiet Your Mind Before Bed
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May 12, 2022 |
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How to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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How Your Living Space Affects Your Well-Being
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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Can Food Positively Impact Your Sleep?
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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In Jamie’s Memory: Christy McDonald Shares Her Family’s Personal Journey with Colon Cancer and the Importance of Early Screening
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Uncommon Spices You Should Add to Your Pantry
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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Reflecting on 100 Episodes
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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How Does Stress Impact Our Heart Health?
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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How Micro Habits Can Elevate Your Fitness Goals
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Is It Possible to Lose Weight with Diet Alone?
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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How to Maintain Your Mental Health This Winter
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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How to Maintain Good Immunity This Winter
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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How to Be Mindful During the Holidays
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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What Your Mouth Says About Your Health
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Why You Shouldn’t Solely Focus on Weight Loss for Good Health
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Macronutrients – What They Are and How to Calculate Them
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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How to Fight Fatigue with Food
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Inside the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 3
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Inside the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 2
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Sep 26, 2021 |
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Inside the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 1
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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How to Improve Your Health with Technology
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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What You Need to Know About Colonoscopies
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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How to Get Organized and Feel Better About Your Space
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Is It Possible to Make Working Out Fun?
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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How to Take Care of Your Gut
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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Why Food Is the Best Way to Explore New Cultures
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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Michigan Bucket List: Hidden Gems to Visit This Summer
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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How Mental Health Stigma Affects Men
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Why We Crave Junk Food and Ways to Curb It
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May 27, 2021 |
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How to Get and Stay Motivated
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May 13, 2021 |
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Pandemic Stress: How It’s Impacting the Emotional Well-Being of Women
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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Stress and Alcohol: What It’s Doing to Our Health
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Laughter – What is It Doing for Our Health?
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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Is Blue Light Bad for Our Eyes?
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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The Effects of Emotional Eating on Our Health
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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Is My Diet Affecting My Heart Health?
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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How to Emotionally Strengthen Relationships
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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How Housing Instability Affects Our Health
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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COVID-19 Vaccine – What We Know
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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The Importance of Making Time for Self-Reflection
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Dec 24, 2020 |
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Food Forecast: Diet Trends for 2021
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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How to Overcome Cabin Fever
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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How Vaping Affects Your Health
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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How Daylight Savings Affects Our Sleep
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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How Food Insecurity is Contributing to Poor Health
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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How to Handle a Mental Health Crisis
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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What is Clean Eating?
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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How to Build Resilience
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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Myths and Misconceptions About Immunization
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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Preparing for Back to School During a Pandemic
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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How to Get Healthy Skin with Diet and Exercise
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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How to Ease Summer SAD
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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The Effects of Isolation on Mental Health
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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How to Fight Inflammation with Food
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Jun 11, 2020 |
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The Impact of Exercise on Mental Health
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May 28, 2020 |
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Foods That Help Boost Mental Health
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May 14, 2020 |
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How to Maximize the Shelf Life of Food
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Apr 30, 2020 |
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Best and Worst Foods for Our Teeth
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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How Much Sugar is Too Much?
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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COVID-19: What We Know About the Novel Coronavirus
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Mar 29, 2020 |
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Guided Mindfulness Meditation
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Mar 26, 2020 |
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How to Practice Mindfulness
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Mar 19, 2020 |
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Benefits of Healthy Snacking
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Mar 05, 2020 |
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Are Home Workouts Effective?
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Feb 20, 2020 |
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Cholesterol – What Impacts Our Levels?
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
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Jan 23, 2020 |
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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
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Jan 23, 2020 |
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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail
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Jan 09, 2020 |
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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail
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Jan 09, 2020 |
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How to Track Your Fitness Progress
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Dec 26, 2019 |
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How to Track Your Fitness Progress
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Dec 26, 2019 |
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How Much Sodium is Too Much?
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Dec 12, 2019 |
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How Much Sodium is Too Much?
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Dec 12, 2019 |
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How to Measure and Manage Portion Sizes
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Nov 28, 2019 |
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How to Measure and Manage Portion Sizes
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Nov 28, 2019 |
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Are Plant-Based Meats Healthy?
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Nov 14, 2019 |
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Are Plant-Based Meats Healthy?
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Nov 14, 2019 |
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Haunted Places in Michigan
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Oct 31, 2019 |
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Haunted Places in Michigan
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Oct 31, 2019 |
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How to Boost Your Immune System
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Oct 17, 2019 |
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How to Boost Your Immune System
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Oct 17, 2019 |
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Tips to Navigate a Farmers Market
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Oct 03, 2019 |
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Tips to Navigate a Farmers Market
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Oct 03, 2019 |
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What is Considered Processed Food?
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Sep 19, 2019 |
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What is Considered Processed Food?
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Sep 19, 2019 |
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Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices
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Sep 05, 2019 |
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Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices
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Sep 05, 2019 |
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Fitness Plans for Busy Schedules
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Aug 22, 2019 |
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Fitness Plans for Busy Schedules
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Aug 22, 2019 |
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Guide to the Healthiest Cooking Oils
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Aug 08, 2019 |
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Guide to the Healthiest Cooking Oils
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Aug 08, 2019 |
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Lifestyle Tips for Healthy Aging
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Jul 25, 2019 |
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Lifestyle Tips for Healthy Aging
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Jul 25, 2019 |
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Best Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer
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Jul 11, 2019 |
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Best Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer
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Jul 11, 2019 |
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Are Eggs Healthy for You?
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Jun 27, 2019 |
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Are Eggs Healthy for You?
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Jun 27, 2019 |
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Hidden Gems to Hike in Michigan
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Jun 13, 2019 |
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Hidden Gems to Hike in Michigan
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Jun 13, 2019 |
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At the Agent Grand Slam Event
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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At the Agent Grand Slam Event
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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Inside the Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 3
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Jun 04, 2019 |
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Inside the Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 3
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Jun 04, 2019 |
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Inside the Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 2
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Jun 02, 2019 |
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Inside the Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 2
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Jun 02, 2019 |
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Inside the Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 1
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May 31, 2019 |
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Inside the Mackinac Policy Conference – Part 1
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May 31, 2019 |
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Effects of Social Media on Teens
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May 30, 2019 |
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Effects of Social Media on Teens
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May 30, 2019 |
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Identifying Behavioral Health Concerns in Children
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May 16, 2019 |
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Identifying Behavioral Health Concerns in Children
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May 16, 2019 |
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Well-Being for Moms
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May 02, 2019 |
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Well-Being for Moms
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May 02, 2019 |
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Mental Health for Caregivers
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Apr 18, 2019 |
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Mental Health for Caregivers
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Apr 18, 2019 |
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Ways to Improve Financial Well-Being
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Apr 04, 2019 |
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Ways to Improve Financial Well-Being
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Apr 04, 2019 |
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How to Test for Common Food Allergies
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Mar 21, 2019 |
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How to Test for Common Food Allergies
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Mar 21, 2019 |
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National Nutrition Month
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Mar 07, 2019 |
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National Nutrition Month
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Mar 07, 2019 |
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Healthy Fats that are Good for the Heart
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Feb 21, 2019 |
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Healthy Fats that are Good for the Heart
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Feb 21, 2019 |
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Aerobic vs Anaerobic – What’s the Difference?
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Feb 07, 2019 |
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Aerobic vs Anaerobic – What’s the Difference?
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Feb 07, 2019 |
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How to Create Your Own Workout Plan
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Jan 24, 2019 |
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How to Create Your Own Workout Plan
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Jan 24, 2019 |
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Kick Off to a Healthy New Year
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Jan 10, 2019 |
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Kick Off to a Healthy New Year
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Jan 10, 2019 |
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New Episodes Starting January 10th
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Jan 03, 2019 |
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New Episodes Starting January 10th
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Jan 03, 2019 |
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Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation
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Nov 15, 2018 |
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Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation
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Nov 15, 2018 |
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Guided Imagery Meditation
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Nov 08, 2018 |
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Guided Imagery Meditation
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Nov 08, 2018 |
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Relaxation Techniques for Stress
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Nov 01, 2018 |
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Relaxation Techniques for Stress
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Nov 01, 2018 |
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Difference Between Stress and Anxiety
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Oct 25, 2018 |
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Difference Between Stress and Anxiety
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Oct 25, 2018 |
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Benefits of Stress
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Oct 18, 2018 |
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Benefits of Stress
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Oct 18, 2018 |
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What is Stress?
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Oct 11, 2018 |
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What is Stress?
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Oct 11, 2018 |
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Finding Balance in Life
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Oct 04, 2018 |
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Finding Balance in Life
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Oct 04, 2018 |
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Wellness Tips for the Workplace
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Sep 27, 2018 |
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Wellness Tips for the Workplace
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Sep 27, 2018 |
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Importance and Health Benefits of Social Interaction
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Sep 20, 2018 |
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Importance and Health Benefits of Social Interaction
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Sep 20, 2018 |
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Benefits of Journaling and The Positive Impact on Your Health
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Sep 13, 2018 |
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Benefits of Journaling and The Positive Impact on Your Health
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Sep 13, 2018 |
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What Does Physical Well-being Mean?
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Sep 06, 2018 |
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What Does Physical Well-being Mean?
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Sep 06, 2018 |
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The Dimensions of Wellness, and What is Well-being?
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Aug 30, 2018 |
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The Dimensions of Wellness, and What is Well-being?
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Aug 30, 2018 |
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How to Set Goals and Achieve Them
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Aug 23, 2018 |
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How to Set Goals and Achieve Them
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Aug 23, 2018 |
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How to Start Meal Prepping
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Aug 16, 2018 |
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How to Meal Prep for Beginners
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Aug 16, 2018 |
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The Importance of Gut Health
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Aug 09, 2018 |
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The Importance of Gut Health
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Aug 09, 2018 |
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Why Diets Don’t Work
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Aug 02, 2018 |
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Why Diets Don’t Work
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Aug 02, 2018 |
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Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients and the Five Food Groups
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Jul 26, 2018 |
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Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients and the Five Food Groups
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Jul 26, 2018 |
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How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food
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Jul 19, 2018 |
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How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food
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Jul 19, 2018 |
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A Healthier Michigan Podcast is Coming This Summer!
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Jul 06, 2018 |
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A Healthier Michigan Podcast is Coming This Summer!
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Jul 06, 2018 |