Stand Against Gluteal Amnesia

Stand Against Gluteal Amnesia

Most of us sit frequently during the day. Some of us even have jobs where we have to sit nearly the entire day, pounding away at a computer, hour after hour. According to new research, people who sit for long periods are at greater risk of early mortality. Even if you...
Living a Happy Life, With a Happy Heart

Living a Happy Life, With a Happy Heart

Hurrying back to my dorm room, I was filled with excitement as I finally had time to relax and take a shower! (Life as a college student is hectic!) As I stepped into a hot shower, I suddenly became lightheaded and passed out. Aquinas College Campus safety officers...
Escape to Greater Wellness and Renewed Sisterhood

Escape to Greater Wellness and Renewed Sisterhood

We all strive for wellness in some form, don’t we? There are forces beckoning us to be the best versions of ourselves—to be fit physically and emotionally; to be nourished socially, spiritually and intellectually. Maybe turning the page from 2017 to 2018 has you...
Jeanne Lasargebono: Getting Information Out

Jeanne Lasargebono: Getting Information Out

Jeanne LaSargeBono, Metro Executive Director, has been with the American Heart Association for about a year. She works closely with Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa counties and the broader West Michigan area up to Traverse City, increasing awareness of cardiovascular...