Northern Michigan Honey & Maple Syrup are a Healthier Choice
Step away from the sugar bowl. Our local honey and maple syrup boast benefits that make them smarter sweetener choices. This is a web original article from the team at MyNorth …
Mental Health Support for Kids in Northern Michigan with NAMI
Roughly 22 percent of American kids will face a severe mental health issue. But getting support and treatment for the under-18 set and their families in Michigan—and Up North, in …
Take a Look Inside Our Inaugural Health & Wellness Issue
As a supplement to Traverse Northern Michigan, our editors are thrilled to announce the inaugural issue of Health & Wellness. Read our editors’ note below, and take …
15 Family-Friendly Activities Across Northern Michigan
For a family day out or all-ages fun with the grandparents, we’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite family-friendly outings across Northern Michigan, from sailing Grand Traverse …
Into Icy Waters: Benefits of Cold Water Therapy in Lake Michigan
Taking a cold plunge into Lake Michigan during winter may be intimidating, but for some people, the benefits are beyond worth it. Meet Laura Mason, a Leelanau-based chef and food …
It Takes A Village: Volunteer with this Northern Michigan Nonprofit
It takes a village! Eagle Village, a Northern Michigan nonprofit in Hersey, supports youth through love, education and care—and it needs your help. Give back to the community …
Year-Round Guided Hikes & Senior-Friendly Northern Michigan Trails
Seniors in Otesego County are choosing to embrace the elements in Northern Michigan. Through a partnership with HeadWaters Land Conservancy and Otsego County Commission on Aging, …
How to Utilize Telehealth Services in Northern Michigan
Health care from home! Local Northern Michigan physicians share what you need to know to utilize telehealth services— from the technology required to best practices and protocols. …
From France to Northern Michigan: A New Perspective on Yoga
Husband and wife duo Mathieu and Ashtynne are bringing a new perspective on yoga to Northern Michigan. From classes that feel more like workshops to healing trauma in the body, …
Top 10 Tips for New Caregivers from Northwest Michigan AAA
Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming—these expert tips from the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan help prevent burnout and set you up for success. This article first …
The Unstoppables: 2 Northern Michigan Runners Defy the Odds
Defying the odds and breaking down barriers— these courageous people never give up. Take a look inside the journeys of Northern Michigan runners Amy Spegele and Nicole Enger. This …
Two Fight Cancer & Parkinson’s with Active Lives, Good Friends
Defying the odds and breaking down barriers, John Bruder and Wayne Lobdell are courageous people who never give up. Through cancer and a Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis, both …
ELEV8 to Open First Indoor Climbing Gym in Traverse City
Kevin Vlach and Nick Olson have set out to bring the first-ever indoor climbing gym to Traverse City. Learn more about their journey and the work they’re putting into this …
Baby Boomer Trends for Assisted Living In Northern Michigan
Baby boomers are rewriting the priorities for aging, including assisted living in Northern Michigan. Cordia at Grand Traverse Commons is listening. Featured in Inspired Life: …
Join a Northern Michigan Walking Group & Tips to Start Your Own
A walking group fosters camaraderie in Omena. Featured in MyNorth Inspired Life 2020. Click to read the full magazine. It’s a sunny June afternoon, and the towering trees …
Why is Balance Important for a Healthy Body?
The secret to healthy mobility and limber living? Balance. Here’s how to keep your body on track. Featured in the March 2020 issue of Inspired Life. Read the full magazine …
Norte Launches 2nd Annual Mark Wilson’s 100 Mile Walk Challenge
With schools closed and being active as a family unit more critical than ever, the Traverse City nonprofit Norte is organizing a community activity challenge to raise awareness for …
Traverse City Yoga Studio Shares Activities to Do at Home
Check out Just Bee Yoga + Well-being’s virtual studio with yoga and mindfulness activities you can do at home. This winter, Kay Epple and Cathy Fitzgerald welcomed two …
Free Yoga Classes Offered at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
For an hour every Tuesday at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, a group of formerly un-limber, achy people are stretching, chilling, taking deep breaths and reaping the healing …
Workplace Wellness Tips for Northern Michigan Businesses
It’s one thing to practice healthy habits at home—where you can fully control the culture. And it’s another to carry those habits into a corporate workplace or worksite. But it can …
Munson Healthy Weight Center Gives Tips on How to Set Fitness Goals
We talked with Ben Watson, MS, ACE-CMES, Weight Management Coordinator at Munson Medical Center’s Healthy Weight Center in Traverse City. He and his teammates take a …
SPONSORED.
SPONSORED.
SPONSORED.