Recent Wellness Articles
When it comes to mental health, there unfortunately remains a negative stigma associated with using medication to help manage any associated symptoms to improve overall quality of life. You'd never expect someone with asthma to go without their inhaler, or someone...
Did you know? Regular exposure to upsetting information can trigger symptoms that mimic post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety—sometimes referred to as vicarious trauma. Some people are more susceptible and sensitive to these effects, which can include panic...
University of Michigan Health-West has opened a larger Allendale Health Center to better meet the needs of the thriving community it has served since 2009. The new Allendale Health Center, at 4830 Becker Drive, is just two miles east of the previous location and...
According to new CDC data, in 2021, more than a third (37%) of high school students reported they experienced poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 44% reported they persistently felt sad or hopeless during the past year. Among the new data were also...
If we say that a person is cool, we mean they're calm, especially in difficult times or situations. Staying "cool" is about managing stress, and managing stress is about retraining your brain. Stress is an unavoidable reality of life. We all have moments when we feel...
If you're constantly overextended with work and family priorities, it's especially important to invest in your personal wellness. But life gets busy and taking care of yourself can turn into a hassle. You might not have the time to schedule a weekly massage, or the...
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and it's a perfect time to refresh your skills or pick up a few new stress management tools for you and your family. Keep reading for tips from experts at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. Adequate sleep is a huge...
"Gut" is one of those odd words that has many meanings, from the protrusion said to come from too much beer consumption to the feeling you get when something feels right or wrong. You can have guts, spill your guts, and even hate someone's guts—though we don't...
The medical value of cannabis is hard to ignore. It's all but a given that you know someone who has experience using cannabis to treat anything from common ailments to serious diseases. But conversations focused on medical cannabis, though useful, aren't always fun....
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week began on February 7 and culminates on Valentine's Day, February 14. Chocolate hearts and Sweethearts aside, we at the Karl and Patricia Betz Congenital Heart Center celebrate those special hearts and the families that care...