To the top of the Mighty Mac Bridge

Redeemed my Angela Hospice bridge tour auction item. Both my mom and dad were served by the Angela Hospice team in 2019. To the top of the Mighty Mac Bridge I went with daughter Riley this morning! Sideways maneuvering inside the south tower and then...

Sing A Song-Feel better

One of my favorite music groups ever is Earth Wind & Fire. You? So many great hits and memories. I can often remember exactly where I was at the time I heard one of their hits. The EWF hit, Fantasy (1977) is my absolute favorite....

Exercise Beats Meds For Depression

While I don't suffer from depression I've had people close to me who dealt with depression for decades. Various medications were used over the course of a lifetime. None of them were a magic pill. Now a study indicates that exercise is 1.5 times more...

Don’t Worry Be Happy

There is a study that shows us what to do to be happy. This may not be breaking news but here are the top four habits of happy people. First, according to this study from the University of Lancashire, UK, we need to move. Just...

Walk, talk and chew gum

How about a couple of hacks for good health? I try to walk 10,000+ steps each day. Now I find out that one of my favorite things to do while walking, chewing gum, may actually turbo charge my walk. As well, I have a quick,...

Big Mac attack

My mom and dad spent their lasts days at Angela Hospice in Livonia within months of each other in 2019. The care, staff and the place itself is special to me and my family. I recently saw an online auction item on the Angela Hospice...

Jesus Revolution Movie

My wife Susan and I just saw Jesus Revolution at a local theater. What a great movie. This morning I read that the movie has already crossed the $30-million mark since opening. The movie is based on a true story of a very traditional pastor...

Get Outside More For Your Health

Spring arrives this month and many, maybe all of us, can’t wait for the weather to catch up. So, get out in nature more or at least look at it. This is a great Rx for better health. Some effects are profound. A lengthy and...

Watch Wellness

According to a recent CDC study more people, in certain situations, are washing their hands in 2020. This is not breaking news to me. Overall washing your hands more is a good thing. It is good for your health and good for the health of...

What’s Normal?

Cholesterol can be complicated. Certain types of cholesterol are essential for the body while others can be dangerous if levels become too high. Understanding how it works in our body is key to managing it right. On this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we...