Recent Wellness Articles
Every year, more than 300,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2026, the American Cancer Society estimates nearly 322,000 women will receive diagnoses. For Bee Brave—a passionate and driven West Michigan community dedicated to supporting breast...
GLP-1 medications, often popularized in media as simply a celebrity weight loss tactic, are so much more than that. For many, they offer relief from various symptoms and conditions, bringing very real benefits to women as they age. And now, you may have seen the...
What on the surface may appear as simply an enjoyable game is truly so much more when it comes to keeping your mind sharp as you age. A cultural tradition dating back centuries, Mahjong is a Chinese tile-based game blending together skill, strategy, and luck. And more...
Working out isn’t always some people’s idea of “fun.” For some, working out alone at home or at the gym can feel isolating, whether it’s lack of a routine, accountability, consistency, motivation, confidence, or otherwise. However, for some, working out in a group...
Major changes emphasize blood-based and at-home stool testing as ACS researchers aim to reduce colorectal cancer deaths by offering options to improve screening participation. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released updated guidelines for colorectal cancer...
Many women have been there—urging a significant other, father, or other man in their life to take their health more seriously. With June being Men’s Health Month, we’re examining why men are less likely to visit the doctor’s office for preventative care and how to...
In partnership with First Steps Kent and the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Michigan State University’s Rx Kids program has launched in zip code 49507 in Kent County. Starting July 1, eligible families in Kent County 49507 can now receive $1,500 during pregnancy...
Summer is a time for outdoor fun, relaxation, and making memories with loved ones. It’s also a time when children are at risk of experiencing what’s known as the “Summer Slide”—learning loss some students experience when they’re away from the regular rhythm of school....
As the summer days begin to wind down into a new season, a new school year also comes along with it. But before kids head back to the books, families are tasked with ensuring everyone’s set up for success when it comes to their health and wellness once the first day...
Urban You has never treated wellness as a checklist of standalone services. Since expanding beyond medical aesthetics in 2020, the company has built its identity around integrated health—the idea that how you look, feel, and function are connected, and that lasting...
Your Midlife Symptoms Have a Group Chat Let me introduce you to the midlife group chat. Sleep is telling mood that it only got four hours last night. Mood has forwarded the message to appetite. Stress is sending paragraphs. Energy has left the conversation entirely....
A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association has found that women’s cardiovascular health declines as they advance to perimenopause and menopause. Specifically, findings revealed that perimenopausal women were two times more likely to have a low...