Bring on the springtime vegetables! Of course, in Northern Michigan, this includes nutrient-packed asparagus. As the harvest season for asparagus quickly approaches, we chat with Harry Norconck of Norconk Farms in Honor—one of the largest providers of asparagus in the area—about the vegetable we’ve all come to know and love. What are the health benefits of asparagus? […]
10 Easy Ways to Sneak Veggies into Every Meal
Low-cost health screenings and wellness activities—think yoga, diabetes education, childbirth classes, strength training and support groups—are provided in the heart of downtown Charlevoix thanks to the Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Wellness Workshop. The workshop encourages people of all ages to participate in health and wellness activities, such as cooking classes! Amanda Evans, MS, RD, CDE […]
10 Healthy (and Fun!) Spring Activities in Northern Michigan
Now that we have the extra hour of daylight we’ve all been craving (thanks, Spring Forward!), it’s time to make the most of it. Here are 10 free, fun and healthy spring activities in Northern Michigan to keep you moving. Take a Walk Whether or not snow is still on sidewalks, taking a steady walk […]
Prevention Means Business
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Obesity: Complex But Conquerable
Crystal Mountain: The Benefits of Investing in Employee Well-being
As benefits administrator at Crystal Mountain, Kaitlin Fast knows how important open enrollment time is for her employees. And with new wellness offerings, she’s helping them get connected with smart tools to shape their overall well-being—and change their lives. To read the full article click here
6 Winter Trails to Bike
6 Northern Michigan Trails TART’s Chris Gallagher Loves to Bike in Winter Even during the height of tax season, Traverse City CPA Chris Gallagher finds time to enjoy our Northern Michigan trails. (That includes riding his bike to work during our end-of-January snowstorm and freezing temperatures!) Chris joined the TART Trails board in 2014. After which […]
Help Norte Keep Traverse City Sidewalks Clear This Winter
Get your free shovel! If you’re willing to help shovel Traverse City sidewalks and intersections this winter, Norte and Northern Building Supply will provide you with a free shovel through the new Clear Path to Health program. Aimed at promoting safety, good health and accessibility during the winter months in Northern Michigan, they’ve expanded last year’s Great Shovel Experiment to encourage […]
Healthy Schools Initiative
he Traverse City Track Club Healthy Schools – Run to Fitness initiative encourages elementary aged school kids from the area to participate in Fun Runs to earn a chance to win a grant to support their school’s physical education program. Schools with the most registered student participants are eligible for the Healthy School Award, a […]
Up North Love – Cooking for Community
We recently met a young man who is making a difference in his community, one meal at a time. Nathan Russell is ten years old and a fifth grader at Willow Hill Elementary School in Traverse City, and he’s already dreaming of a life combining two growing passions: cooking and helping others. Once or twice […]