Devin Burks

I may go to school in Philadelphia, but I take pride in my Detroit roots. Lions, Tigers, and Pistons, oh my! The older I get, the more I’m learning to appreciate life; and since I plan on sticking around for a long time I’ve learned I need to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Join me through stories, photos, videos, and more on my journey to healthy living.
Prevention

Celebrate Health with your Best Friend

Each year on June 8 we have the opportunity to send some love to our ride-or-die, partner in crime, best friends.

Celebrate Health with your Best Friend
Fitness

Forget the Weights and Try a Canoe

You’ve tried the treadmill and leg press, so why not try a canoe. Learn how Future of Fitness duo Micah and Saul Falter work towards leading a healthy life.

Work out with a canoe
Prevention

Sit n’ Soak: DIY Salt Baths

Doesn’t a nice, long, bubble bath sound amazing right now? Learn how you can spice up your baths and improve your health all at once!

DIY Bath Salts
Fitness

Be a Senior Super Athlete

Our elders know best, right? Athletes of the Michigan Senior Olympics share tips on how we can enter the Olympics, even at age 70.

Michigan Senior Olympics
Prevention

Eye Makeup Safety 101

Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of eye makeup: what you can do to prevent the risks of eye infection.

eye makeup safety
Mind

A Healthier Life Takes One Minute

Everyone has at least one minute in their day to improve their health. Learn the various benefits of one-minute meditation and how to do it.

One minute stress relief
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