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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.
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What’s In Our Food? Ingredient Labels Explained (opens the original)
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Ascorbic acid, enriched flour, monosodium glutamate… all of these are ingredients that can be found in your food, but are they good for you? On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Registered Dietitian Shanthi Appelö to explain some of these difficult-to-pronounce ingredients, why they matter and give you tips on checking those ingredient lists. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: Ingredient lists What’s going on with these names? What are we adding to our food? What
The Loneliness Epidemic: Is AI Helping? (opens the original)
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In the spring of 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness an epidemic. People need connection; loneliness can raise our blood pressure, increase the risk of mental illness and even heart disease. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Medical Director of Behavioral Health Dr. William Beecroft to explain loneliness and whether AI is doing more harm or good. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What is loneliness? Is it the same for everyone? How can it affec
Healthspan vs. Lifespan: What’s the Difference? (opens the original)
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Everyone wants to live a long and happy life, but what about a healthy one? In recent years, you may have heard of healthspan in addition to lifespan. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Blue Cross Medical Director Dr. Crystal Lee to explain the difference between your healthspan and lifespan and why they both matter. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What is your lifespan? What is your healthspan? Can we improve both? How they affect each other
Pros and Cons of Milk Alternatives (opens the original)
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Cow, almond, oat, soy, coconut…even ordering a coffee can leave you spinning with choices. Is one type of milk really better than the other? How do you know which one is right for your health and lifestyle? On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Registered Dietitian Shanthi Appelö to explain milk alternatives and whether they are healthier than cow's milk. And what should we really be drinking? In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: Is cow milk bad for us? Are milk alt
The Benefits of Heat Therapy (opens the original)
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Whether it’s a trendy workout like hot yoga, relaxing in a sauna or soaking in a hot tub, heat can have some surprising benefits for your health. But is heat really helpful for your body, and how can you use it safely? On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Medical Director for Provider Engagement, Dr. Jessica Huhn, to explain the science behind heat therapy, its potential health benefits, who may benefit most and when heat should be avoided. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast,
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