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Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace

Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace

Between a global pandemic, new wars, political turmoil and more, the past two years haven't been easy on anyone's mental health. THE PROBLEMBacked up by multiple studies, mental health challenges in America have increased across the board, from cashiers to CEOs alike....

Maximalism Makes a Comeback

Maximalism Makes a Comeback

Over the last decade, minimalism has vastly dominated the interior design realm, making rooms feel like blank slates with dots of decor sprinkled throughout. And while that's all well and good depending on your style, the gaze of many is being drawn elsewhere ......

Entertaining and Educating at the Grand Rapids Wine Festival

Entertaining and Educating at the Grand Rapids Wine Festival

Those who have previously attended the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival (being held this year on November 18-19, 2022 at DeVos Place) may have noticed all the smiling faces offering samples of wine, beer, cider, spirits and more. What...

Sen. Winnie Brinks Honors Beacon Hill’s Commitment to Seniors

Sen. Winnie Brinks Honors Beacon Hill’s Commitment to Seniors

In a recent gathering at Beacon Hill's Community House, state senator Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) delivered a proclamation honoring Beacon Hill at Eastgate for "their great service and unfailing leadership in serving older adults ... and all they have done to make...

West Michigan Women Join New Inforum Next Gen Advisory Council

West Michigan Women Join New Inforum Next Gen Advisory Council

In June, Inforum celebrated its 60th year as a nonprofit dedicated to helping women grow and succeed in their careers. We're proud of our history—few nonprofits reach this milestone—but we also know that our next 60 years rests on the vision of younger leaders who are...

Ditching Tobacco for Good

Ditching Tobacco for Good

It's no surprise smoking tobacco isn't a healthy habit. According to the American Cancer Society, smoking causes an estimated 480,000 deaths every year (about one in five deaths). And now, a new study led by ACS researchers found the number of U.S. adults who were...

The Balancing Act of Balancing Your Blood Sugar

The Balancing Act of Balancing Your Blood Sugar

Do you pay enough attention to your blood sugar? Perhaps you've discussed it briefly at your doctor's office but beyond that, you might not be entirely sure why it matters. Spectrum Health's Karl Nadolsky, DO, Fellow of American College of Endocrinology and Diplomate...

The Importance of a Strong Pelvic Floor

The Importance of a Strong Pelvic Floor

When it comes to personal wellness, women can often feel like there's simply too much to keep track of. And while there are plenty of obvious areas of our physical health that deserve our attention, there's one aspect that can sometimes get shifted to the backburner:...