by Kelsea Rounds | Jun 24, 2015 | Wellness
The “healthy glow” of a tan is something many of us associate with summer. And no matter how many times we hear how bad it is, we just can’t seem to end our love affair with being bronzed. Who could blame us? Did you know Grand Rapids ranks #21 in...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jun 3, 2015 | Wellness
In late May, Orkin released a list of the worst cities in the country for mosquitoes. It doesn’t bode well for our summer enjoyment that West Michigan made the Top 20. (Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo were lumped together.) While West Michigan was...
by Kelsea Rounds | May 27, 2015 | Wellness
When it comes to midlife and menopause issues, Diana Bitner, MD, NCMP, FACOG, doesn’t fool around. A practicing obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. Bitner wanted to offer more than basic help for patients dealing with menopause-related symptoms such as hot...
by Kelsea Rounds | Apr 29, 2015 | Wellness
Your swing a little rusty after the long winter? Golf Digest’s top tips for improving your game include: Swing around your body.During your practice swings, swing your club an inch or so above the ground to allow for an arc, instead of an up and down motion....
by Kelsea Rounds | Apr 22, 2015 | Wellness
Most people do not know that postpartum depression is just one of the mental health issues pregnant and new moms can experience. As a group these are called Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMD), and they are the most common complication of pregnancy, affecting up to one in...