Recent Wellness Articles
Fitbits are digital wearables that track health statistics, including steps, distance, calories burned, stairs climbed, and sleep quality. They allow wearers to sync to their smartphone or computer, generate graphs that help wearers visualize their progress, and...
This year marks my twenty-third winter in Michigan, although I really can't remember the first few because who actually remembers anything significant before the age of four? Exactly. No one. Despite being a born-and-raised Yooper and black belt in winterizing, I...
The second annual Whole U GR Expo will take place Saturday, January 24, 2015, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the St. Cecilia Music Center. At a time when New Year's resolutions and healthy lifestyle goals are top of mind, the Whole U GR Expo integrates the body, mind,...
SkinPen is a micro-skin treatment designed to stimulate your skin's natural ability to repair itself. By creating a series of hundreds of vertical microscopic channels into the dermis (the top layer of your skin), SkinPen stimulates the natural production of new...
Hitting the treadmill or a kettlebell class in the early morning feels great to some—and like torture to others. Even if the gym isn't your happy place, fitness could still be part of your life. There are many avenues to consider, and local fitness gurus Kathy...
At Elite Plastic Surgery, aestheticians Melissa and Stephanie offer complimentary skin evaluations for the face and neck. During your appointment, they will customize a regimen using medical-grade skin care products and various skin care or laser treatments. The goal...
Join Susan G. Komen West Michigan and Michigan's first lady, Sue Snyder, as we honor the people and organizations that are making an impact in the fight against breast cancer in West Michigan. Mrs. Snyder, an eleven-year breast cancer survivor, will share her journey...
One in three women are impacted by a pelvic floor disorder. Many women silently live with pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) that could be successfully treated. Join Spectrum Health Medical Group experts as they discuss urinary incontinence, prolapse, and other complex...
Van Andel Research Institute is pleased to host Nobel Laureate Michael S. Brown, M.D., who in October will give the special scientific seminar A Century of Cholesterol and Coronaries. Dr. Brown was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology in 1985, along with...
Registration for the third annual Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5K race is now open! Thousands of women will flood the streets of downtown Grand Rapids on April 19, 2015, as they participate in the largest women's-only half marathon and 5k race in Michigan....