Recent Wellness Articles
Though everyone needs their alone time, research has shown that connectedness, especially among older adults, is highly beneficial for one's general and mental health. That's especially true in places like Beacon Hill at Eastgate, a senior living community in Grand...
Seventeenth-century British scholar Thomas Fuller once said, "Memory is the treasure house of the mind wherein the monuments thereof are kept and preserved." He is also known for the famous quote: "We never know the worth of water till the well is dry." These two...
I'm not exactly sure what came over me when I decided to sign up for the upcoming Detroit Free Press International Half Marathon this coming October. Perhaps it was the fact that I ran it exactly 10 years ago and figured, "why not do it again?" Or maybe it was the...
Paleo, Carnivore, Vegan, Pescatarian, Mediterranean ... Despite the popularity of these and other diets, over 42% of Americans are obese according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Rates of obesity-related diseases in America—such as cardiovascular disease,...
When you think of the many ways to enjoy cannabis, intimacy might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But perhaps it should be. New research is shedding more light on the relationship between cannabis, CBD and intimacy. To learn more, we connected with Nisha...
Vitamins and supplements have increased in popularity over the years, with over half the population regularly taking at least one vitamin or supplement product. While used as a way to "supplement" our diet, just eating a nutrient-rich diet still sees a need for extra...
If you're on social media at all, you may have noticed that Pilates has been popping up again and again on your feed. And for good reason! Whether you're like me and have been clinging to your Mari Winsor Pilates DVD since 2010 or are new to discovering all that...
Conversations sounding a little fuzzy lately? You're not alone: According to Harvard Health Publishing, it's estimated that approximately 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. That means people of all ages require the use of hearing aids. How do you...
The whole journey starts at two pink lines. A positive test. You're pregnant. There is a tiny human the size of a poppy seed growing inside of you. For some, an instant connection is formed. For others, emotions ranging from excitement to fear to panic to disbelief...
Between a global pandemic, new wars, political turmoil and more, the last few years haven't been easy on anyone's mental health. THE PROBLEMBacked up by multiple studies, mental health challenges in America have increased across the board, from cashiers to CEOs alike....