Recent Wellness Articles
First aid awareness extends beyond CPR training. A health crisis can include mental health events, such as panic attacks, suicidal contemplation or substance abuse. Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital is hosting Mental Health First Aid Training Sessions to...
Essential oils are for the gullible, for those who don't understand how the body works, or how science works for that matter—snake oil sales for the new age. Years ago, these thoughts ran through my head as I contemplated treating my sinus issues with essential oils....
Do you have pain "down there?" Ugh. Is there anything worse? Not only does the location leave little to be desired, but who the heck can you talk to about it? According to a review published in Pain Physician in 2014, anywhere from 5.7 percent to 26.6 percent of women...
Having a case of the winter blues is—literally and figuratively—no laughing matter. "The winter blues" is a conversational term for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression due to seasonal fluctuations throughout the year. Do you have SAD? Read on to...
Looking to get your new year off to a healthy start? Meet with a nutritional consultant and women's health pharmacist for a discussion focused on you—learn about how hormones, detoxification and nutrition affect weight and overall well-being. Thursday, January 7, at...
New Year's resolutions on your mind? Planning on getting back on track, fitness-wise? Cardio is a buzzword staple within the fitness industry—and for good reason. Cardio training lowers blood pressure, aids in burning body fat, increases metabolism and builds...
Sandra Cottingham, MD, Ph.D., pathologist with Spectrum Health explains what a breast biopsy is, and what to consider about second opinions in this West Michigan Woman magazine Q&A article. What is a breast biopsy?Women with an abnormal mammogram or a lump in...
For years, monthly breast self-exams (BSEs) were touted as paramount to early breast cancer detection. So, why aren't we hearing much about them anymore? The Susan G. Komen Foundation reports, "Although it seemed promising when it was first introduced, studies have...
Heart Disease is the No. 1 killer of women—more deadly than all forms of cancer, according to the American Heart Association. But there are many factors within your control to help keep heart disease at bay. Physical ActivityModerate physical activity, such as walking...
We at Grand Rapids OB/GYN are thrilled to share the announcement made by the FDA in August that the first medication for Female Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) has been approved! This medication has been a long time coming, having been sold by one company and...