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Learn to Ruck for Men’s Health Month and the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community Date

Rucking has military origins and has expanded to the civilian population using weighted backpacks to improve strength and cardiovascular health. Chris Barr will join us to give an overview and demonstrate various rucking exercises. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

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BCBSM, BCBSM Foundation and Brilliant Detroit Partner to Implement Building Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative on Detroit’s East Side
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How Cold Weather Affects the Skin
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The Rise of Teen Vaping
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How Viruses Spread
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Tips for Good Power Napping
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What Should I Eat During Physical Therapy?
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Top 5 Myths About Obesity
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10 Seated Exercises for People with Dementia
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Top 5 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
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How to Get a Narcan Kit in Michigan 
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5 Ways to Stay Safe in the Summer Sun
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Does Melanin Protect You from the Sun?
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The Benefits of Exercising Outdoors
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Differences Between Sunburn, Sun Poisoning, Heat Rash, Heat Exhaustion
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Are Food Additives Harmful to Our Health?
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How Chronic Stress Impacts Our Weight
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What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?
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How Hot Weather Affects Chronic Conditions
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How Hot Weather Affects Arthritis
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Four Myths About UV Light Exposure
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5 Things I’d Never Do as a Dietitian
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How Hot Weather Affects the Skin
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How Hot Weather Affects the Heart
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Try Age-Old Rucking to Boost Your Modern Workout
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How Hot Weather Affects the Kidneys
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How Summer Heat Affects Individuals with Diabetes
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When You Should — and Shouldn’t — Go to an Urgent Care Center
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Brain Exercises for Alzheimer's and Dementia
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How to Maintain Balance Between Mental and Physical Health
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The Blood Type Diet: Fact or Fiction?
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The Psychology of Making a Big Lifestyle Change
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Health Disparities In the LGBTQ+ Community
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Functional Training for Everyday Living
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Is Leaky Gut Syndrome Real?
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Is Donating Blood Good for You? The Surprising Benefits
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Air Quality Alerts: How to Stay Healthy and Safe
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Benefits of Cold Water Immersion
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The Benefits of Starting a Garden
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Migraines vs. Headaches: Know the Difference
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Can You Develop Allergies as an Adult?
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5 Foods to Eat with Your Mental Health in Mind
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New FDA Guidelines Expand Blood Donor Eligibility
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Five Surprising Ways Stress Affects the Body
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Seven Tips for a Successful Garden
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Understanding Health Disparities Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
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What is ALS?
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What to Look for When Reading Food Labels
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How Alcohol Affects Immunity
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A New App for Menopause
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Do You Need to See an Allergist?
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What Seniors Should Be Eating for Good Health
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5 Myths About the HPV Vaccine
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The Difference Between Snoring and Sleep Apnea
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Knowing the Difference Between Alzheimer's and Frontotemporal Dementia
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After Your Routine Physical: How to Understand Your Results
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When and Why You Should Get a Colonoscopy
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How Simple Acts of Kindness Can Be Good for Your Health
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Maternal Health: Heart Conditions During Pregnancy 
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The Science Behind Kindness: How it Helps You
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How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
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Good Dental Habits in Children Lead to Good Overall Health
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Are These Health Drinks Actually Healthy?
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What Your Mouth Says About Your Health
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Vaping and Heart Health: How E-Cigarettes Affect Heart Rate, Blood Pressure 
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How Oxytocin, the ‘Love Hormone,’ Can Help Your Heart
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How Winter Affects Mental Health
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Straight from the Dentist’s Mouth: Debunking Viral Dental Trends
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Doctor's Appointments to Make This Year
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How to Avoid New Year’s Resolution Fatigue  
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What's a Normal Resting Heart Rate?
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Should You Use a Neti Pot?
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Make the Most of SilverSneakers
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How Cold Weather Affects the Heart
A young boy has his temperature checked in bed.
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How to Find Urgent Health Care During the Holidays
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