Recent Wellness Articles
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
You may have heard the recent news about PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) being renamed to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), an updated term that health professionals say better encompasses the condition. A WELCOMED CHANGE According to Nisha McKenzie,...
Chances are, you or someone you know has been faced with infertility. It’s unfortunately not uncommon, with the World Health Organization reporting that about one in six people are affected by this medical condition. And for as common as it is, many carry the weight...
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...
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...