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  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:30:15 GMT
    The temperatures are starting to rise and as it heats up outside we're going to help you cool things down in the kitchen. In today's Living Right, we show you how to whip up some healthy meals without
    The temperatures are starting to rise and as it heats up outside we're going to help you cool things down in the kitchen. In today's Living Right, we show you how to whip up some healthy meals without

  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-06-11 21:30:09 GMT
    There are more than 25-million people in the United States battling a disease classified as "rare" and 75% of them are children. In fact, 30% of rare disease patients die before the age of 5. Many
    There are more than 25-million people in the United States battling a disease classified as "rare" and 75% of them are children. In fact, 30% of rare disease patients die before the age of 5. Many

  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-06-04 21:34:04 GMT
    Americans use 100-billion plastic bags every year, 1-million plastic cups on air flights every 6 hours, and 2-million plastic water bottles every 5 minutes. But all that consumption could be harming your
    Americans use 100-billion plastic bags every year, 1-million plastic cups on air flights every 6 hours, and 2-million plastic water bottles every 5 minutes. But all that consumption could be harming your

  • Tuesday, May 28 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-28 21:30:06 GMT
    They're popping up all over the place. Providing kids and adults wall-to-wall entertainment, but is the trampoline arena trend resulting in simple fun or serious fractures? We have the story in today's
    They're popping up all over the place. Providing kids and adults wall-to-wall entertainment, but is the trampoline arena trend resulting in simple fun or serious fractures? We have the story in today's

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:30:18 GMT
    Good communication between patients and physicians is critical to care, but the average person remembers about half of what doctors say. In Living Right, Jessica Dupnack explains how to remember exactly
    Good communication between patients and physicians is critical to care, but the average person remembers about half of what doctors say. In Living Right, Jessica Dupnack explains how to remember exactly

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:59:35 GMT
    Millions of Americans suffer from gerd, a chronic digestive disease that happens when stomach acid flows back into your food pipe.  A lot of people know the condition causes heartburn, but there's a lot
    Millions of Americans suffer from gerd, a chronic digestive disease that happens when stomach acid flows back into your food pipe.  A lot of people know the condition causes heartburn, but there's a lot

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:30:09 GMT
    At any given time, 50% of American women are on a diet and 90% of them gain their weight back. No matter how easy new diets might seem, some basic diet moves seem to endure the test of time. 9&10's
    At any given time, 50% of American women are on a diet and 90% of them gain their weight back. No matter how easy new diets might seem, some basic diet moves seem to endure the test of time. 9&10's

  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-04-30 21:30:10 GMT
    Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the U.S. 1 in every 12 adults suffers from alcohol abuse or dependence. Long-term use can cause serious complications. When it comes to drinking,
    Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the U.S. 1 in every 12 adults suffers from alcohol abuse or dependence. Long-term use can cause serious complications. When it comes to drinking,

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-04-23 21:30:08 GMT
    Many Americans are drowning in debt! In fact, after the mortgage and student loans, families are struggling to pay off their credit cards. Each household owes an average of $7,117. Sara Simnitch
    Many Americans are drowning in debt! In fact, after the mortgage and student loans, families are struggling to pay off their credit cards. Each household owes an average of $7,117. Sara Simnitch

  • Tuesday, April 16 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-04-16 21:30:09 GMT
    A recent Redbook poll found nearly half of all parents spent too much money on a car seat, 36% overspend on strollers, and 25% went overboard on baby photos, a crib, and clothing. Now, parents are turning
    A recent Redbook poll found nearly half of all parents spent too much money on a car seat, 36% overspend on strollers, and 25% went overboard on baby photos, a crib, and clothing. Now, parents are turning

  • Tuesday, April 9 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-04-09 21:30:08 GMT
    The topic has never been hotter!Gun control is an issue that is dividing our country's politicians and citizens.We talked to women on both sides of the debate.
    The topic has never been hotter!Gun control is an issue that is dividing our country's politicians and citizens.We talked to women on both sides of the debate.

  • Tuesday, April 2 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-04-02 21:30:06 GMT
    Scientists say it may even help these little ones become better test takers and prevent temper tantrums. Sara Simnitch has the details in tonight's Living Right.
    Scientists say it may even help these little ones become better test takers and prevent temper tantrums. Sara Simnitch has the details in tonight's Living Right.

  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-03-26 22:06:30 GMT
    Skip the musk and Chanel No. 5.The Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation sniffed out the smells that attract men the most.Ann Marie LaFlamme has more.
    Skip the musk and Chanel No. 5.The Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation sniffed out the smells that attract men the most.Ann Marie LaFlamme has more.

  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-03-26 21:30:11 GMT
    The average American spends half their food budget on eating out.If you want to slash your cost you don't have to kick the restaurant habit.Just be smarter about how you dine out.
    The average American spends half their food budget on eating out.If you want to slash your cost you don't have to kick the restaurant habit.Just be smarter about how you dine out.

  • Tuesday, March 19 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-03-19 21:30:12 GMT
    For arthritis sufferers every single move can cause pain and stiffness, but did you know what you put in your mouth could make your joint pain better or worse?Sara Simnitch has details in tonight's Living Right.
    For arthritis sufferers every single move can cause pain and stiffness, but did you know what you put in your mouth could make your joint pain better or worse?Sara Simnitch has details in tonight's Living Right.

  • Tuesday, March 12 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-03-12 21:29:08 GMT
    Do you know when it's time to change your tires, or what air pressure is best for them?If not, you could be putting yourself at the mercy of the mechanic.Sara Simnich shares how asking questions can keep your wallet from deflating.
    Do you know when it's time to change your tires, or what air pressure is best for them?If not, you could be putting yourself at the mercy of the mechanic.Sara Simnich shares how asking questions can keep your wallet from deflating.

  • Tuesday, March 5 2013 5:30 PM EST2013-03-05 22:30:09 GMT
    Recent figures show about 1.5 million bachelor degree holders are jobless or underemployed.It's a discouraging time for college students to enter the workforce, and they need all the help they can get.Tonight in Living Right, Sara Simnitch reveals 5 mistakes grads should avoid.
    Recent figures show about 1.5 million bachelor degree holders are jobless or underemployed.It's a discouraging time for college students to enter the workforce, and they need all the help they can get.Tonight in Living Right, Sara Simnitch reveals 5 mistakes grads should avoid.

  • Tuesday, February 26 2013 5:30 PM EST2013-02-26 22:30:09 GMT
    Whether you are angry, happy, mad, or sad, the foods you eat can affect the way you feel.As Ann Marie LaFlamme reports, the right snack can change your whole day!
    Whether you are angry, happy, mad, or sad, the foods you eat can affect the way you feel.As Ann Marie LaFlamme reports, the right snack can change your whole day!

  • Tuesday, February 19 2013 5:42 PM EST2013-02-19 22:42:57 GMT
    What happens in the next 24 hours could change your teenagers life.In the next 24 hours: 1,400 teens will attempt suicide.2,700 teen girls will become pregnant.15,000 teenagers will use drugs for the first
    What happens in the next 24 hours could change your teenagers life.In the next 24 hours: 1,400 teens will attempt suicide.2,700 teen girls will become pregnant.15,000 teenagers will use drugs for the first

  • Tuesday, February 5 2013 5:19 PM EST2013-02-05 22:19:43 GMT
    Americans spend about 7 billion dollars per year on cosmetics.They shell out more than 10 billion dollars on cosmetic surgery and other procedures, but some of the most common beauty boosting regimens
    Americans spend about 7 billion dollars per year on cosmetics.They shell out more than 10 billion dollars on cosmetic surgery and other procedures, but some of the most common beauty boosting regimens

  • Tuesday, January 29 2013 5:38 PM EST2013-01-29 22:38:27 GMT
    For many women there is nothing better, and nothing more stressful than pregnancy.There are a lot of dos and don'ts for expecting mothers, but is it all really necessary?Maybe not.Tonight in Living Right,
    For many women there is nothing better, and nothing more stressful than pregnancy.There are a lot of dos and don'ts for expecting mothers, but is it all really necessary?Maybe not.Tonight in Living Right,

  • Tuesday, January 22 2013 5:50 PM EST2013-01-22 22:50:33 GMT
    Losing sleep over stress from the job?The family? Just live in General?More than 50 million Americans don't get the recommended nights rest.In tonight's Living Right, Ann Marie LaFlamme shows us why sleep
    Losing sleep over stress from the job?The family? Just live in General?More than 50 million Americans don't get the recommended nights rest.In tonight's Living Right, Ann Marie LaFlamme shows us why sleep

  • Tuesday, January 15 2013 5:52 PM EST2013-01-15 22:52:51 GMT
    One in three women will be affected by domestic violence in their lifetime.Often, the bruises and broken bones they endure are visible, but there's another form of violence that doesn't always leave any
    One in three women will be affected by domestic violence in their lifetime.Often, the bruises and broken bones they endure are visible, but there's another form of violence that doesn't always leave any

  • Tuesday, January 8 2013 6:16 PM EST2013-01-08 23:16:17 GMT
    The skincare industry is a billion dollar business. Stores are filled with acne treatments, anti-aging creams, and the latest potions to give you healthy, glowing skin.But what you put in your body is
    The skincare industry is a billion dollar business. Stores are filled with acne treatments, anti-aging creams, and the latest potions to give you healthy, glowing skin.But what you put in your body is

  • Tuesday, December 18 2012 6:01 PM EST2012-12-18 23:01:05 GMT
    The winter months can wreak havoc on your locks, but you don't have to accept the chapped skin and dark circles.Michelle Dunaway has some simple fixes for common winter beauty woes in today's Living R
    The winter months can wreak havoc on your locks, but you don't have to accept the chapped skin and dark circles.Michelle Dunaway has some simple fixes for common winter beauty woes in today's Living R

  • Tuesday, December 11 2012 5:28 PM EST2012-12-11 22:28:28 GMT
    More than 400,000 people are living with Down Syndrome in the U.S.One in eighty-eight children has autism by age eight. One in five children will be diagnosed with a mental illness.Many of these children
    More than 400,000 people are living with Down Syndrome in the U.S.One in eighty-eight children has autism by age eight. One in five children will be diagnosed with a mental illness.Many of these children

  • Tuesday, December 4 2012 5:48 PM EST2012-12-04 22:48:00 GMT
    It happens often but is rarely talked about, losing a child.One in four pregnancies end in miscarriage.About 26,000 end in stillbirths in the United States.As Ann Marie LaFlamme reports in Living Right,
    It happens often but is rarely talked about, losing a child.One in four pregnancies end in miscarriage.About 26,000 end in stillbirths in the United States.As Ann Marie LaFlamme reports in Living Right,

  • Tuesday, November 27 2012 5:32 PM EST2012-11-27 22:32:10 GMT
    Books, clothes, phones, stress!The average American spends one year of his or her life looking for lost or misplaced items.The average worker spends 30 minutes per day and 150 hours per year just looking
    Books, clothes, phones, stress!The average American spends one year of his or her life looking for lost or misplaced items.The average worker spends 30 minutes per day and 150 hours per year just looking

  • Tuesday, November 13 2012 5:39 PM EST2012-11-13 22:39:06 GMT
    If current trends continue, one in three people will be diabetic by the year 2050.But the disease is threatening a new group of people: seemingly fit women.It's what some experts are calling TOFI, or thin
    If current trends continue, one in three people will be diabetic by the year 2050.But the disease is threatening a new group of people: seemingly fit women.It's what some experts are calling TOFI, or thin

  • Tuesday, November 6 2012 5:48 PM EST2012-11-06 22:48:45 GMT
    Giving shots, cleaning catheters, and monitoring medical equipment.Caring for a sick, aging parent can be physically and emotionally draining.But imagine balancing those full-time duties with homework,
    Giving shots, cleaning catheters, and monitoring medical equipment.Caring for a sick, aging parent can be physically and emotionally draining.But imagine balancing those full-time duties with homework,

  • Tuesday, October 30 2012 5:54 PM EDT2012-10-30 21:54:20 GMT
    Kit-Kats, Milkyways and Nestle Crunch, they're Halloween staples.But for 18 million Americans who have gluten sensitivity, they're off limits.For kids that can't tolerate gluten, being exposed to it can
    Kit-Kats, Milkyways and Nestle Crunch, they're Halloween staples.But for 18 million Americans who have gluten sensitivity, they're off limits.For kids that can't tolerate gluten, being exposed to it can

  • Tuesday, October 23 2012 5:48 PM EDT2012-10-23 21:48:29 GMT
    We have been taught that replacing white flour with whole grains is a necessity for a healthy heart and slim waist.But new research shows that wheat could be making us fat.Michelle Dunaway has more on
    We have been taught that replacing white flour with whole grains is a necessity for a healthy heart and slim waist.But new research shows that wheat could be making us fat.Michelle Dunaway has more on

  • Tuesday, October 16 2012 5:56 PM EDT2012-10-16 21:56:13 GMT
    From food coloring to food preservatives, how much do you know about what you're eating?Americans eat roughly 6 to 9 pounds of chemical additives a year.In tonight's Living Right, some of those additives
    From food coloring to food preservatives, how much do you know about what you're eating?Americans eat roughly 6 to 9 pounds of chemical additives a year.In tonight's Living Right, some of those additives

  • Tuesday, October 9 2012 5:48 PM EDT2012-10-09 21:48:47 GMT
    It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.The disease will hit more than 200,000 women this year, and will kill close to 40,000.Once diagnosed, some women fear hair loss caused by chemotherapy more than the cancer
    It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.The disease will hit more than 200,000 women this year, and will kill close to 40,000.Once diagnosed, some women fear hair loss caused by chemotherapy more than the cancer

  • Tuesday, October 2 2012 5:42 PM EDT2012-10-02 21:42:49 GMT
    Heart disease, it's the #1 cause of death for women.It takes the lives of more people than all types of cancers combined.So it's not surprising that a new survey from the American Heart Association revealed
    Heart disease, it's the #1 cause of death for women.It takes the lives of more people than all types of cancers combined.So it's not surprising that a new survey from the American Heart Association revealed

  • Tuesday, September 25 2012 5:52 PM EDT2012-09-25 21:52:48 GMT
    The stats don't lie...Americans are slackers when it comes to physical fitness. The CDC reports only 20% of adults meet aerobic and strength training guidelines. In today's Living Right, Michelle Dunaway
    The stats don't lie...Americans are slackers when it comes to physical fitness. The CDC reports only 20% of adults meet aerobic and strength training guidelines. In today's Living Right, Michelle Dunaway

  • Tuesday, September 18 2012 6:09 PM EDT2012-09-18 22:09:44 GMT
    This type of diabetes, known to be caused by obesity, is skyrocketing in people under 20. And the more frightening fact: it progresses faster and is harder to treat, the younger you are. Michelle Dunaway
    This type of diabetes, known to be caused by obesity, is skyrocketing in people under 20. And the more frightening fact: it progresses faster and is harder to treat, the younger you are. Michelle Dunaway

  • Tuesday, September 11 2012 5:46 PM EDT2012-09-11 21:46:34 GMT
    Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said disease begins in the gut. So it's only natural to assume what we eat does matter! Some say what's happening in your brain is usually connected to what's going
    Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said disease begins in the gut. So it's only natural to assume what we eat does matter! Some say what's happening in your brain is usually connected to what's going

  • Tuesday, September 4 2012 5:44 PM EDT2012-09-04 21:44:00 GMT
    A woman is born with all the eggs she will ever have, that's 2 million eggs. But less than 500 eggs will be released during her reproductive years. Each month, only one egg matures and is released into
    A woman is born with all the eggs she will ever have, that's 2 million eggs. But less than 500 eggs will be released during her reproductive years. Each month, only one egg matures and is released into

  • Tuesday, August 28 2012 5:46 PM EDT2012-08-28 21:46:27 GMT
    Last August, families spent about $600 on school items for their kindergarten through 12th graders. Leaving the kids at home as you shop could save you a bundle. One study found parents buy twice more
    Last August, families spent about $600 on school items for their kindergarten through 12th graders. Leaving the kids at home as you shop could save you a bundle. One study found parents buy twice more

  • Tuesday, August 14 2012 5:52 PM EDT2012-08-14 21:52:24 GMT
    Did you know that how healthy your teeth are now depends on how healthy they were when you were a child? But there are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to keeping kids teeth healthy. We will debunk
    Did you know that how healthy your teeth are now depends on how healthy they were when you were a child? But there are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to keeping kids teeth healthy. We will debunk

  • Tuesday, August 7 2012 7:18 PM EDT2012-08-07 23:18:52 GMT
    Giving up 100 calories a day, that doesn't sound like much but it actually adds up to 700 calories a week. That's going to add up to 10 pounds in a year. In today's Living Right we'll show you how to
    Giving up 100 calories a day, that doesn't sound like much but it actually adds up to 700 calories a week. That's going to add up to 10 pounds in a year. In today's Living Right we'll show you how to

  • Tuesday, July 24 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-07-24 21:50:42 GMT
    Every year hundreds of thousands of children are injured on playgrounds, but it doesn't have to be that way. There are things parents can watch out for to keep their kids safe. 9&10 News will tell you
    Every year hundreds of thousands of children are injured on playgrounds, but it doesn't have to be that way. There are things parents can watch out for to keep their kids safe. 9&10 News will tell you

  • Tuesday, July 17 2012 6:06 PM EDT2012-07-17 22:06:44 GMT
    We've all gone to the grocery store to pick up a few items, only to return home with a trunk full of groceries we didn't really need. Scientists believe it happens through something called neuro-marketing. In
    We've all gone to the grocery store to pick up a few items, only to return home with a trunk full of groceries we didn't really need. Scientists believe it happens through something called neuro-marketing. In

  • Tuesday, July 10 2012 5:26 PM EDT2012-07-10 21:26:42 GMT
    With summer in full force, our need to cool down is a must...making ice cream and cold sugary drinks some of the top go-to treats. In today's Living Right, we'll show you that there are ways you can satisfy
    With summer in full force, our need to cool down is a must...making ice cream and cold sugary drinks some of the top go-to treats. In today's Living Right, we'll show you that there are ways you can satisfy

  • Tuesday, July 3 2012 5:31 PM EDT2012-07-03 21:31:43 GMT
    85% of people cook burgers at their barbecue. Unfortunately, burgers can have more than 500 calories and up to 30 grams of fat. For today's Healthy Living, see how to control your calorie count without
    85% of people cook burgers at their barbecue. Unfortunately, burgers can have more than 500 calories and up to 30 grams of fat. For today's Healthy Living, see how to control your calorie count without

  • Tuesday, June 19 2012 5:41 PM EDT2012-06-19 21:41:02 GMT
    Almost 2/3 of workers spend more time at the office than they did 4 years ago. Longer hours often translate into more sitting and snacking at the desk. One survey found a woman's work desk could be up
    Almost 2/3 of workers spend more time at the office than they did 4 years ago. Longer hours often translate into more sitting and snacking at the desk. One survey found a woman's work desk could be up

  • Thursday, April 5 2012 11:33 AM EDT2012-04-05 15:33:49 GMT
    For years, pharmacists have been an important part of health care. Pharmacists urge people to reach out to them anytime they have a question about their medication. They make sure allergies and side

  • Tuesday, March 6 2012 5:30 PM EST2012-03-06 22:30:57 GMT
    The pain and embarrassment of running to the restroom on a moments notice is something many women live with. Urinary incontinence is a common health problem with a considerable social and economic impact. But

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 2:28 PM EST2012-02-07 19:28:11 GMT
    A breast cancer diagnosis often leads to surgery, chemo and radiation. All of those things can cause a patient pain that just doesn't fade away. Sometimes a woman can lose nearly all her mobility, making

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 2:27 PM EST2012-02-07 19:27:53 GMT
    October is well-known as breast cancer awareness month, a cause that hits home for a local nurse. Mandy is a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac who battled breast cancer. In this Living Right segment,

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 2:27 PM EST2012-02-07 19:27:39 GMT
    Congestive Heat Failure kills thousands of Americans every year, and more than 60% of them are women. In this edition of "Living Right" hear from experts at Mercy Hospital Grayling about the ways to recognize

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 2:27 PM EST2012-02-07 19:27:26 GMT
    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, better known as COPD has now become the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States. Not only that, but the incurable disease is now affecting more women than

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 2:27 PM EST2012-02-07 19:27:12 GMT
    Diabetes effects the body's ability to use blood sugar for energy, and often times it goes unnoticed because the symptoms can seem harmless. Still, according to the American Diabetes Association, 9.3

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 2:26 PM EST2012-02-07 19:26:57 GMT
    When a woman finds out she is pregnant, she now has one more life to worry about and that means her health becomes even more important. One of the things that can happen in those 9 months is gestational

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 2:26 PM EST2012-02-07 19:26:43 GMT
    Insomnia effects nearly 40 million Americans... most of them women. In this, "Living Right" hear from experts about the symptoms and the solutions to getting a better night's rest. Plus, learn the story

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 2:26 PM EST2012-02-07 19:26:28 GMT
    Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans 65 & older. And women have a higher chance of getting it than men. In this edition of "Living Right" meet a woman who

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 2:26 PM EST2012-02-07 19:26:14 GMT
    Each year in May people honor National Stroke Month. More than 425,000 women suffer a stroke every year, that is 55,000 more than men. But a recent study says that 7 out of every 10 women can't name

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 2:25 PM EST2012-02-07 19:25:57 GMT
    Physical therapy is often something you think about when you're an athlete, or recovering from an injury or surgery. But when it comes to your pregnancy it can help you before you even give birth. In

  • October is well-known as breast cancer awareness month... A cause that hits home for many, especially our own Robyn Haines. This week’s Living Right segment from Mercy Hospital is dedicated to the cause
    October is well-known as breast cancer awareness month... A cause that hits home for many, especially our own Robyn Haines. This week’s Living Right segment from Mercy Hospital is dedicated to the cause

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, better known as COPD, has now become the third leading cause of death in this country. Not only that, but the incurable disease is now effecting more women than
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, better known as COPD, has now become the third leading cause of death in this country. Not only that, but the incurable disease is now effecting more women than

  • When a woman finds out she's pregnant, she now has one more life to worry about... And that means her health becomes even more important. One of the things that can happen in those nine months is gestational
    When a woman finds out she's pregnant, she now has one more life to worry about... And that means her health becomes even more important. One of the things that can happen in those nine months is gestational

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