Recent Wellness Articles
Nikki Deene* felt her world come crashing down the night she discovered her husband was obsessed with watching pornography—using it up to four hours a day, which led to the one-night stand she learned about that same night. "He confessed that there had been other...
Conversations sounding a little fuzzy lately? You're not alone: People of all ages require the use of hearing aids. How do you know if it's time for you to wear one? It all starts with seeing your doctor, who could check to see if your hearing loss is simply caused by...
Being physically fit is important at any stage of your life, yet even more crucial as we age. Kathy Bartnick, owner of Shape Your Life Studios, says staying fit once you're 55 is heavily tied to an increased quality of life and is all about finding something you...
West Michigan Woman has teamed up with Dr. Jeanne Eyde, D.O., board-certified ENT, Facial Plastic Surgeon practicing Aesthetic Medicine at Grand Pearl Spa, a division of Plastic Surgery Associates, and Medical & Wellness Director at Urban You – Beauty Bar, to...
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? Is she the one with the largest breasts, flawless skin or fullest lips? These qualities may enter into the overall beauty equation, yet there is something deeper that transcends beyond what we visually see in...
Pain due to a disease or illness is something all of us encounter at some point in our lives. While we all know what pain is, we cannot compare another person's pain with our own, because pain is indescribable, not quantifiable. Someone's severe pain may be moderate...
You're young, carefree and building your career.You're not even thinking about a baby.Your friends start having babies.You hold their babies.You touch their tiny toes.Something shifts.You decide it's time.So exciting!No baby comes.Month after month after month. Now...
"I've had that little red heart on my license since I was 16. It just seemed like the right thing to do." Abbey Sladick, M.S., is Vice President of Communication for Mel Trotter Ministries. When her mother-in-law, Cheryl, needed a kidney donation, she knew she wanted...
Skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet is also one of the most common cancers in the United States. Approximately 90 percent of nonmelanoma and 85 percent of melanoma cases are related to sun exposure. West Michigan Woman spoke with...
Postpartum depression is just one of the perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) that affect up to 20 percent of pregnant women and those who have recently given birth. However, less than half receive treatment—even though it's very effective and can have women...