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Year-round activities and events abound in Oakland County, where health, wellness and fun are part of the quality-of-life landscape. From amateur hockey and hydroplane races to half-marathons and more, Oakland County gets people up and moving. Here are just some of the events aimed at keeping county residents happy, healthy and on the go – "Count Your Steps," Fire & Ice Fest, Oakland Edge Adult Hockey Tournament, and the Brooksie Way Half-Marathon.

Health + Wellness Features

The D-MAN Foundation Improves Quality of Life Through Music

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, May 16, 2013

The D-MAN Foundation improves the quality of life for people with traumatic head injuries, spinal injuries, cerebral palsy, and other diseases that affect the nervous system and impair movement. This is done through their music therapy program, offered at their one-of-a-kind hands-free music therapy studio in Berkley.

Going Veggie in Metro Detroit

Nicole Rupersburg Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Metro Detroiters do not live by meat alone. For an increasing many, there must also be veggies, and nothing but. Metromode's Nicole Rupersburg offers up a guide to local restaurants devoted to vegetarian cuisine as well as places that include great meatless options.

Dino's: Feeding Fans And School Kids Alike

Nicole Rupersburg Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Dino's restaurant has been a beloved Ferndale fixture for over a decade. When the recession hit, owner Dean 'Dino' Bach started catering to keep his employees working and, unexpectedly, discovered a whole new business opportunity - providing healthy lunches to school kids.

Healthy Dogma Creates Good Karma with Canines

NIcole Rupersburg Wednesday, December 05, 2012

People love their pets as if they were their own family. So what pet owner wouldn’t want to give their beloved furry friends the very best products available to help them live a long, happy and healthy life? This is the inspiration for Healthy Dogma.

Let Oak Routes Guide You to Better Living

Nicole Rupersburg Wednesday, October 17, 2012

It’s hardly a secret that quality of life is inextricably tied to health and wellness, including having easy access to outlets for outdoor physical activity. Oakland County understands that, and makes great efforts to be able to offer residents of its many communities safe and free options to encourage health, wellness, and an overall greater quality of life.

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Health + Wellness Videos

Featured Video: Detroit Mechanix

M-1 Studios Wednesday, February 06, 2013

The Detroit Mechanix (DMX) represent the American Ultimate Disc League, the first professional disc league in the sport of ultimate disc. Building on a community-centered, fan-driven, family-oriented team experience, the Mechanix seek to introduce the sport of ultimate disc to the masses. Assembled from all over Michigan, the gentlemen of DMX actively promote their love of the sport by participating in clinics, exhibitions, and appearances wherever and whenever they are able.

Featured Video: Fire and Ice

Tom Hendrickson Wednesday, January 23, 2013

This year's Fire & Ice Fest in Rochester will be held from January 25-27. The festival will run 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Enjoy dog sledding, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, tubing, and a variety of other family-oriented winter activities absolutely FREE! Check out this video for more of what's in store for you at Fire & Ice Fest, and click here for the full list of activities!

Featured Video: The Detroit Curling Club

Tom Hendrickson Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Joe Bonfoey, President of the Detroit Curling Club, talked to the Oakland County Prosper about the group, which moved its home to Ferndale in 2002. They have a 100-year lease and members are from all over the Detroit metro area. The 250 members range in age from 18 to 83 and come from many different professions.

Featured Video: Ultimate Soccer

M-1 Studios Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Ultimate Soccer Arenas is the largest indoor soccer facility in North American and Europe, offering state-of-the-art indoor soccer fields for both kids and adults. They are home to the Michigan Bucks Soccer Team and All American Lacrosse, and also host a variety of Michigan Youth Soccer travel teams and leagues for all ages.

Featured Video: Moosejaw

Tom Hendrickson Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Moosejaw is the most fun outdoor retailer on the planet! At least their employees think so, and happy employees make for happy customers. Oakland County Prosper's Tom Hendrickson takes a closer look at this Madison Heights-based company and what makes them so unique.

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