Health & Fitness

A Beginner’s Guide to Exercise

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Health & Fitness, A Healthier Michigan

By: Grace Derocha, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Although many people aspire to exercise more in the new year, nearly 80 percent of adults fail to meet the recommendation for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity. In order to achieve any fitness goal, it’s important to take a step back and determine what’s possible based on health history, lifestyle, interests and abilities. Consider this step-by-step guide to kick…

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Recipe, A Healthier Michigan, Health & Fitness

Warm up this winter and celebrate National Soup Month with our healthier version of lasagna. This soup recipe will still satisfy your pasta cravings and leave you feeling full without over-indulging in carbs or heavy amounts of cheese. Bonus: your slow cooker will do all of the work for you so you can have a hassle-free meal ready for…

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A Healthier Michigan, Health & Fitness

By: GraceDerocha, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Nearly one in three Michigan children between the ages of 10 and 17 are overweight or obese. Unfortunately, rates of obesity in U.S. adults have also been on the rise for the last decade. Establishing healthy habits as a family creates a…

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Health & Fitness

Okay, so for those of you who know me this next sentence you’re about to read won’t come as a shock: I am a worrier. I worry about pretty much everything. I worry about car crashes and stairs. I worry about their heads when they are on bicycles and I worry about their ankles when they’re in roller skates. I…

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Health & Fitness

The Tragedy Most of us here in the Detroit area woke up and turned on the Monday morning news show October 2nd with no idea of what happened around 10pm local time in Las Vegas. For some we chose to and were able to shield our children from the news and the videos taken during the mass shooting, Others were…

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Car Seat Safety

When it comes to car seats, one thing you can count on is options. You have options within a budget, within a weight bracket, within a height bracket, and options for vehicle fit. There are two types of car seats that will fit infants; convertibles and rear-facing only. Convertibles can be used rear-facing and forward facing for many years, so…

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A Healthier Michigan, Health & Fitness

By: Grace Derocha, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan More than 102 million American adults have unhealthy cholesterol levels. Because there are no symptoms, many individuals with high cholesterol remain unaware that they carry a higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions.…

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A Healthier Michigan, Health & Fitness

By: Dr. S. George Kipa, MD, deputy chief medical officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Recent studies indicate that nearly half of the 500,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan member visits to the emergency room (ER) in 2015 were inappropriate or potentially avoidable. The average cost of a non-emergency ER room visit is $750, but can cost…

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A Sponsored, Car Seat Safety

Manufactured products, such as car seats can be recalled on occasion. Often, the recall is simple and only requires a basic fix – a new label or an updated manual. If this happens, you can continue to use the product while the fix is obtained. However, recalls can also be more serious and/or even life threatening, in which case you…

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A Sponsored, Health & Fitness

Being a parent is hard work. Of course, it’s a wonderful job and one that I wouldn’t trade for the world…but it can be downright exhausting, too! The nightly feeds to the arguments over getting them to eat the right foods. The tantrums. The tears. The pure tragedy of being a teenager and all that goes with it. It’s a…

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Car Seat Safety

So, you did the hard work: you picked out a car seat. High five! Whether it’s the lightest on the market or the heaviest, once your baby gains some precious weight it’s no longer a breeze to lug it around. In order to avoid personal injury you have to know how to carry your seat. Obviously putting it inside a…

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Metro Detroit Mommy Family Fun Guides, A Healthier Michigan, Winter

If you live in Michigan, your feelings about January probably depend on whether you love or hate the snow. Snow bunny or hermit, there’s plenty of ways for you to embrace this month and start the year off on a positive note. If you’re making resolutions, make sure they’re achievable. Finding an adventurous indoor exercise could help winter not feel quite…

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Health & Fitness, A Healthier Michigan

Let’s admit it, not everyone has the extra $20 a month or more to spend on a gym membership. But don’t let the cost hold you back from exercising — there are plenty of ways to stay fit outside the gym. Here is just a tiny sample of all the activities you can try: Ride your bike: Take a scenic route and…

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A Sponsored, Health & Fitness

Guest Blog Post: Vive Health Often by necessity, moms are usually great multitaskers. One of my friends once boasted that she could breastfeed her infant son, pour a glass of milk, work on the computer, and yell at her older kids all at the same time. Fall and winter are tailor-made for multitaskers. Through effective cold and flu preparation, we…

Eliminate Daily Toxins at Detox Day Spa

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Health & Fitness

We love sharing new businesses with you and this is definitely one to add to your list of places to check out! While this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. Have you been feeling sluggish lately? Or possibly you are struggling with an autoimmune disease, illness, or even an allergy? If so, let’s talk Detox Day Spa.…

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Health & Fitness

A Beginner’s Guide to Exercise

National Soup Month: Crockpot Lasagna Soup

Family Friendly Workouts

Women’s Self Defense: Heads Up, Fight On

Talking to Your Children About Tragic News Stories

Are Convertible Car Seats Safe For Newborns?

Cholesterol 101

Where to go for Care: Decoding Your Medical Provider Options

Your First Step: Car Seat Safety

Five Ideas for Creating a Bedtime Routine

Safely Carrying Your Car Seat

Michigan January Bucket List: 10 Healthy Ideas to Make the Most of the New Year

No Gym Membership? No Problem! 5 Exercises That Don’t Cost You a Dime

Life Lessons From Cold And Flu Season – Sponsored Post

Eliminate Daily Toxins at Detox Day Spa