For the video and original story from ABC-10, click here. With Memorial Day weekend approaching, many people are looking to get outdoors. This weekend, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park will be providing some unique opportunities to help nature lovers kick off their camping season. A trio of holiday weekend programs …
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Despite a crackdown on drunk drivers in Michigan, Mothers Against Drunk Driving says the number of alcohol related deaths actually is up 28 per cent over last year. MADD’s State Executive Director Tyler MacEachren is calling on state lawmakers to pass tougher legislation, requiring ignition interlocks for all DUI offenders.
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According to the American Psychological Association, 44-percent of Americans feel more stressed today than they did 5 years ago. And when you’re feeling stressed it’s easy to reach for some junk food. One way to combat stress is to include plenty of mood boosting foods in your diet. Oatmeal tops …
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Some potentially bad news for the parents and students at the state’s public universities. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports.
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Could we see another spike in gas prices ahead of Memorial Day weekend? Charlie Langton has the story.
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May is National Asthma Awareness Month. Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs affecting 24-million adults and more than 6-million children under the age of 18 in the U.S. As Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains – some Michigan residents are especially affected.
Read More »New Diabetes Treatment Option
Many people with type 2 diabetes are treated by diet and exercise or medication to control their blood sugar. Now another tool is available to help. The American Diabetes Association is including bariatric surgery as a treatment option. Dr. Philip Schauer–
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