Training for the big run

These tips will have you lacing up your sneakers.

The race is on!

The 17th annual Gobble Wobble is open to all who would like run, walk or wobble to the finish line on Nov. 24, Thanksgiving morning.

Read ‘The Drinker’s Manifesto’

Worried about your kids’ drinking habits? You are not alone.A local grassroots movement has published a book to inspire young adults toward healthier alcohol...

Perrin Brewing to host ‘Bend and Brew’ at the pub

Perrin Brewing Company is inviting the public to come enjoy yoga and beer at its pub during two events this fall.

Skymint opens two West Michigan locations

A Michigan-based grower and retailer of cannabis products is opening store locations in Kalamazoo and Muskegon this week.

Vitality Bowls launches new savory menu items in Grand Rapids

Superfood café Vitality Bowls is launching new savory menu items that are available exclusively in Grand Rapids.
Iyengar Yoga Studio Photo by Matthew Provoast Photography

Get in the Right Mindset For Fall with Iyengar Yoga

On the corner of Division and Goodrich sits a ground-level studio wrapped within a panel of windows through which sunlight penetrates, creating a hazy glow amongst the wooden floors and white walls of the interior.

Autism therapies

Meeting needs despite quarantine barriers.
Buti Yoga offered at Kula Yoga studio

Move Your Booty with Buti Yoga

When Megan Rader, the owner of Kula Yoga first heard of Buti Yoga from her student Brittney Nawara last year, she laughed. “Wait, is this yoga that’s all about your butt? I am not interested…”

Medical innovation continues across Grand Rapids

While the world has been busy with other health concerns, it was easy to miss some of the impressive and innovative medical advances that have taken place outside of the public’s attention — even when it’s happening right under our noses.

Cannabis retailer launches product to mark Clean Slate legislation

To commemorate Michigan's Clean Slate legislation, Fluresh of Grand Rapids will be donating $1 for every pack sold of its new Creamberry 1/8 Jars and 5ct Pre-Rolls to support statewide expungement efforts.

Bissell ranked 39th among most dog-friendly workplaces

Seattle-based Rover released a nationwide report noting Grand Rapids-based Bissell Homecare as the 39th most dog-friendly work culture, during a year where 77% of Americans placed more importance on working for a dog-friendly company.

Study ranks Michigan 4th best state for family mental health

A new study compared all 50 states for their friendliness to family well-being and ranked Michigan in fourth place.
One Twenty Three tavern bar bartender

Survey: 1 in 3 Michiganders consider their local bartender a friend

A third of Michigan drinkers said their relationship with their local barkeep goes deeper than small talk.
AM Yoga offers free classes for veterans.

Yoga Studio Offers Classes Tailored to Veterans

AM Yoga Studio has partnered with Community Rebuilders to launch a yoga program for veterans to assist with symptoms of PTSD and other mental health issues.
drawing of man in bed

Beat the winter blues

Use light therapy to treat seasonal affective disorder.

Three ‘long-weekend’ getaways

With Memorial Day on the horizon, here are some curated travel ideas that offer a hassle-free way of getting there.
EmbodyGR offers a free yoga class Wednesdays at Fountain Street Church.

EmbodyGR Makes Yoga Accessible to All

Dana Christian Lee, founder and director of EmbodyGR, a non-profit organization that offers free yoga and meditation for the underserved, was awarded the "I Have Made a Difference" award in the health category from WGVU Public Media this January.

The Pollening

It sounds like the description of a horror movie. For some people, when the trees, grass, and weeds start to release their pollen and fungi send out their spores, it can certainly feel like it.

Doctors’ appointments go virtual

Telemedicine services are growing and projected to continue — even after COVID-19.

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