Recent Wellness Articles
Did you know? In 2024, 47% of Americans left some PTO unused. In an age when it's been proven time and time again why taking time off from your job is beneficial, come along as we examine exactly what benefits using your PTO offers, and why experts are saying...
Navigating changes in health and offering encouragement. When helping an aging parent or visiting an older neighbor, it's important to know what behaviors to watch for and the best ways to offer support. Alison Aubry, MSN, NP-C, is a nurse practitioner at Trinity...
The American Heart Association suggests extreme heat can be dangerous—even deadly—especially for people with existing heart disease. West Michigan has already seen some dangerously high temperatures this summer. In response to this heatwave and others around the...
While it's important to stay physically active year round, the summer months are the prime time for some outdoor activities that truly get your blood pumping. Grab your water and sunscreen and come along as we explore some ways to get sweating in the sunshine this...
Many women can relate to the emotional roller coaster that dominates the first few weeks after a baby is born. Who wouldn't be a mess? Sore, sleep deprived, in a totally new role (even if this is not your first child), hormones are unbalanced and there's little time...
Did you know? Every year, approximately 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke, however, as many as 80% may be preventable with healthy lifestyle changes and screening for risk factors. Seeing as May is American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association (a...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about mental health. Women often play a crucial role in managing wellness for themselves and their family members. We’ve compiled 10 essential things to know about mental...
Did you know? Stress impacts women differently than it does men. With April being Stress Awareness Month, we're taking a moment to explore how stress can be successfully managed, why it affects women in different ways, warning signs it's time to address things, and...
Never heard of lipedema? You're not alone. Since puberty, I'd always been keenly aware that my legs were different from my peers. I've even written about the topic before and my acceptance of them, especially during shorts season. Having grown up as a competitive...
Advancements in aesthetics and plastic surgery are ever evolving, from small, nonsurgical tweaks to more aggressive surgical procedures and everything in between. We caught up with Dr. Bradley Bengtson, FACS, Founder and CEO of Bengtson Center for Aesthetics and...