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There's a lot of appeal to a vacation that doesn't require airports, Ubers or a large wallet, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula ticks all those boxes. It offers a wide variety of activities and sights, from recreation on the Great Lakes, inland waterways, forests and...
Have a safe and pleasant outdoor hiking experience with these pro tips. Hiking is a wonderful way to experience a destination first hand while also being active and getting some steps in. And while it's always nice to admire beautiful photos of forests or mountains,...
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...
That’s right, it’s time to eat and drink in the sun. After so many frosty months, many of the restaurants and bars across West Michigan are bursting out onto the sidewalk, into back patios, and across wide open decks. And thanks to our trusty lakes Great and small,...
It's critical to offer understanding, support and unconditional love to your child if they choose to come out to you. That experience for Ollie Robison (xe/he/they), Healthcare Coordinator, Grand Rapids Pride Center, was a long and complex one, coming out multiple...
Summer 2026
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...
Taking place Friday June 19, 2026 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives in Downtown Grand Rapids is the sixth annual Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam, a celebration that centers Black art, entertainment, culture and experiences. This...
For 60 years, Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids has been more than a thrift store. We’ve been a place where women rediscover confidence, style, and opportunity through our programs and services. At Goodwill, our racks represent possibility. Whether it’s an outfit for a...
The heaviness in your legs and arms. The painful pea-like nodules under the skin. The seemingly never-ending inflammation. The emotional weight of your legs never responding to diet and exercise. The tenderness and easy bruising. The mental toll of your body not doing...