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Seniors in the Houghton area can now take advantage of a program designed to help keep them fit. Silver Sneakers is a health and fitness program for Medicare-eligible individuals that have the program as part of their health plan. The program also allows members to get either a free membership …

The city of Houghton is on a list of the best sports cities in the country, albeit pretty far down on that list. Houghton comes in at number 302. The rankings by Wallethub.com were based on data such as the performance level of local teams, average ticket prices, attendance and …

As Michigan lawmakers consider legislation to regulate e-cigarettes, a new study says e-cigs may serve as a gateway to youth smoking. The study followed about 700 people aged 16 to 21. Lead author, Doctor Brian Primack, says they found that 38 percent of e-cig smokers progressed on to traditional smoking. …