Celebrating the Strength and Balance of Men

This month, we honor the men that show up, who nurture and protect and who teach by action and word. Their vital role extends not only within their families, but also to the broader strength and stability of our communities. Read More »

5,200-Plus Michigan Third Graders Are Digging into Gardening

Over 5,200 Michigan third graders are growing gardens, and life skills, through The Growums Garden Adventure, a free STEAM-based program launched statewide on Earth Day. Read More »

Breakthrough Research on Natural Compounds Targets Breast Cancer Stem Cells

New research revealed at the Beljanski Cancer Conference shows natural compounds can eliminate breast cancer stem cells without harming healthy tissue. This marks a promising step toward reducing cancer relapse. Read More »

Garden Tea Gathering Offers Community Connection and Herbal Learning

Sip, learn, and connect at Roots and Rituals Tea in the Garden, June 28 in Lansing—explore herbs, blend teas, and enjoy live music in a vibrant community setting. Read More »

Health Fair Expands Access to Community Wellness Resources

Lansing’s Juneteenth Health Fair returns June 21 with free screenings, wellness resources, and giveaways—empowering over 7,000 attendees to make informed, healthy choices. Read More »

Regenerative Medicine Services for Men’s Health in Lansing

Advanced Osteopathic Health in Lansing offers regenerative treatments for men’s health and chronic pain—boosting vitality, healing injuries, and restoring balance with expert care. Read More »

Wellness Center Offers Painless Fat Reduction and Skin Tightening

Mahabir Wellness expands its services with a new body contouring division, offering noninvasive treatments that tighten skin, reduce fat, and sculpt muscle for lasting results. Read More »

Expanding Our Healthspan: Holistic Strategies for Long-Term Well-Being

Experts urge a shift from disease treatment to lifestyle care using diagnostics, anti-inflammatory diets and complementary therapies to extend vitality and quality of life. Read More »

Carl Greer on A Journey of Self-Exploration and Transformation

Carl Greer blends Jungian psychology and shamanic tools to uncover hidden wisdom, reframe personal narratives and guide inner change through meditation and self-inquiry. Read More »

Crafting Personal Fuel: Why Do-It-Yourself Protein Bars Are Worth the Effort

Homemade protein bars offer customizable nutrition with fewer additives, helping meet fitness, gut health or snacking goals using whole, nutrient-rich ingredients. Read More »

Giddy-Up Bars

Dates, cocoa, hemp seeds and cashews power these plant-based bars, ideal for a natural energy boost with optional espresso for a little extra kick. Read More »

Easy Almond Protein Bars

Almonds, protein powder and Medjool dates form the base of these chocolate-topped bars designed to support recovery and hydration with clean, simple ingredients. Read More »

Cinnamon Apple Date Bars

These chewy, spiced bars feature dates, dried apples and chia seeds with plant-based protein, supporting digestion and energy in a wholesome, prep-ahead snack. Read More »

Pumpkin Energy Bites

No-bake bites made with almond butter, pumpkin, oats and flax deliver fiber, healthy fats and fall flavor in a snack that’s easy to freeze and enjoy on the go. Read More »

Making Joyful Summer Memories

Simple pleasures like garden breakfasts, local festivals and barefoot adventures evoke nostalgia and invite a renewed sense of wonder during summer’s long, golden days. Read More »

Healing the Split From Nature: Accepting Earth’s Guidance

Soil microbes, forest immersion and daily time outdoors can ease anxiety, boost immunity and reconnect modern lives with the rhythms and healing of the natural world. Read More »

Benefits of Creatine Supplementation: Reasons To Add It to Your Regimen

Once for athletes, creatine now attracts biohackers and aging researchers for its brain, muscle and recovery benefits—especially when paired with resistance training. Read More »

Healing the Stress Response: Natural Steps to Restoring Adrenal Health

Chronic stress disrupts adrenal health, but mindful habits, nutrient-rich foods, herbal support and parasympathetic practices can restore energy and balance the nervous system. Read More »

Staying Active With Dad: Three Fathers Share Their Stories

Fathers modeling physical activity through playful, shared movement help build lasting bonds, healthier habits and stronger emotional connections with their children. Read More »

Feathered Friends: The Care and Feeding of Pet Birds

Pet birds thrive with fresh produce, environmental enrichment and informed care—demanding attention to diet, stimulation, social needs and the avoidance of common toxins. Read More »

Aging in Bursts

A study finds aging accelerates in molecular spurts—most notably around ages 44 and 60—linked to shifts in metabolism, inflammation and immune resilience. Read More »

Red-Light Gum Therapy

Penn researchers are testing LED-equipped dental implants that kill bacteria and regenerate tissue using red-light therapy powered by chewing motion. Read More »

Worsening Allergy Seasons

Climate change is driving longer, more intense allergy seasons as warmer temperatures and rising CO₂ levels increase pollen and mold production nationwide. Read More »

Dietary Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New research finds low-FODMAP and low-carb diets more effective than drugs at easing IBS symptoms, especially for those managing constipation. Read More »

A New Definition of Obesity

Experts call for redefining obesity to focus on abdominal fat and function, not just BMI, emphasizing waist metrics and direct fat scans for accuracy. Read More »

Becoming Man’s Best Friend

Ancient dog bones suggest Indigenous peoples in Alaska formed close ties with early canines 12,000 years ago, reshaping our understanding of human-dog history. Read More »

Declining Butterfly Population

Butterfly numbers have dropped 22% nationwide, with native plants and reduced pesticide use key to reversing the decline, new U.S. data reveals. Read More »

Startups Using the Ocean for Carbon Capture

Emerging tech companies are leveraging ocean minerals and electrochemistry to trap carbon and fight climate change, despite challenges in scale and funding. Read More »

Florida’s Coral Reefs Struggling

Warming seas and pollution hinder coral reproduction, threatening biodiversity and storm protection in Florida’s already fragile reef ecosystems. Read More »

A Mom at 100 Years Old

A 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo hatched four offspring, boosting survival prospects for one of the world’s rarest reptile species. Read More »

Men’s Grooming Goes Green

Toxic ingredients and plastic waste in men’s grooming spark a shift toward eco-friendly razors, deodorants and botanical-based body care with lower health and environmental impact. Read More »