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What to Know About Breast Health—at Any Age

What to Know About Breast Health—at Any Age

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the dialogue in this season is often focused on prevention, screenings and education around a disease that affects so many. Breast health overall is a largely neglected topic that sits in the shadow of this larger...

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10 New Eateries in Kalamazoo

If you haven't been to Kalamazoo lately, you're missing out on a whole lot of new food offerings. From brunch cafés and cocktail bars to Turkish flatbreads and deep-dish pizza, the local dining scene has been buzzing with fresh flavors and creative concepts. Whether...

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Bringing Joy to the Doorstep with Patient Wishes

A horse in the house? Why not? Anything to bring a little extra joy during a difficult time. That's always the goal, said Emmanuel Hospice Nurse Case Manager Jamie DeKorte: to create a special experience for every hospice patient that helps them focus more on living....

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The Overlooked Ailment: What You Need to Know About Pelvis Wellness

While sipping coffee, tea, or mimosas with girlfriends, you might dish on your latest Amazon find, your new skin care routine or even the hot new TikTok. What you probably don't discuss is not being able to get through a workout class without some embarrassing leakage...

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Grieving with Grace: Meeting Your Most Basic Needs

Grief can feel like a tidal wave—sudden, overwhelming, and disorienting. In the midst of loss, even the simplest tasks like eating or getting out of bed can feel monumental. But according to Pine Rest therapist Grace Wojdak, one of the most powerful ways to begin...

Anna’s House

Anna’s House Expands Commitment to Inclusive Dining

In West Michigan, where food is as much about community as it is about taste, restaurants are finding creative ways to make the dining table more welcoming. Anna's House—a locally founded breakfast-and-lunch favorite and finalist for Best Breakfast in Revue magazine's...

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Theresa Anderson: Orchestrating ArtPrize from Behind the Scenes

From Cirque du Soleil to Grand Rapids, a creative force leads ArtPrize production into the future. When Theresa Anderson stepped into the role of Director of Production and Operations for ArtPrize in March 2024, she brought with her a globe-spanning career—and a deep...

Boosting Longevity with Simple Daily Habits

Boosting Longevity with Simple Daily Habits

Have you ever considered how the small things you do on a regular basis add up to a bigger picture in terms of longevity and aging well? According to positive aging influencer, TV personality, and author Jennifer Feuerstein, major improvements in healthcare, science,...