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West Michigan farmers markets

Fresh Picks: West Michigan Farmers Markets

As vibrant spring vegetables and early summer fruits find their way into the sun, it’s the perfect time for farmers market season to begin in earnest. Produce is never better than when it’s in-season, and at farmers markets, just about everything is. That’s not to...

Ludington summer getaway

Ludington: A Simple Summer Escape, Just Up the Road

You don’t need a long trip to feel like you’ve truly gotten away. Just 90 minutes North of Grand Rapids, Ludington offers the kind of summer escape that feels easy, familiar, and exactly what you and your family have been craving. It starts with the drive; quick...

PCOS

PCOS Is Now PMOS—What the Change Means for Women Seeking Care

You may have heard the recent news about PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) being renamed to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), an updated term that health professionals say better encompasses the condition. A WELCOMED CHANGE According to Nisha McKenzie,...

infertility

Infertility: You Don’t Have to Go it Alone

Chances are, you or someone you know has been faced with infertility. It’s unfortunately not uncommon, with the World Health Organization reporting that about one in six people are affected by this medical condition. And for as common as it is, many carry the weight...

helping adult children buy a home

Helping Adult Children Buy a Home

How to gift a down payment the smart way. WHY HOME BUYING MAY FEEL HARDER FOR YOUR CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN THAN IT WAS FOR YOU If you feel like your kids are working hard and still finding it increasingly difficult to buy a home, you are not alone. We have many...

local skin and body care

Local Loves: Skin and Body Care

Has your favorite big brand discontinued your favorite product? Are other products hard to get your hands on? Or do you simply want to purchase a quality product while shopping small? Enter: local skin and body care! Come along as we explore three local brands you...

Michigan getaways

Get Out of Town! The Perfect Getaways

Ahh, vacation. Whether you’re planning for months from now or have a spur-of-the-moment urge to get away this weekend, we have some destination ideas for you that will make you feel like you’ve traveled far away, yet they’re all right here in The Mitten! Adventure...

Mahjong brain health

Mahjong: Staying Sharp While Having Fun and Connecting

What on the surface may appear as simply an enjoyable game is truly so much more when it comes to keeping your mind sharp as you age. A cultural tradition dating back centuries, Mahjong is a Chinese tile-based game blending together skill, strategy, and luck. And more...

oral GLP-1 therapies

What the Science Says: The Rise of Oral GLP-1 Therapies

GLP-1 medications, often popularized in media as simply a celebrity weight loss tactic, are so much more than that. For many, they offer relief from various symptoms and conditions, bringing very real benefits to women as they age. And now, you may have seen the...