CHC shares trauma-informed practices

As the Children’s Healing Center (CHC) looks ahead to World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, the organization is emphasizing the importance of mental health while caring for those who have experienced medical trauma.

Staying fit in just 10 minutes a day

It almost sounds too good to be true. With just incremental, 10-minute investments in personal exercise each day, a person can dramatically change their overall wellness by losing weight and toning their body and, most importantly, they can feel better overall.

Lakeshore cannabis center to host grand opening

A new cannabis provisioning center will open this weekend in Muskegon.

Healing the whole person

Body Mind Being Institute guides participants into a new way of living.

MFB provides rehabilitation expertise through Alexa

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital (MFB) developed a skill for Amazon’s Alexa to give patients remote access to MFB expert advice wherever their device is active.

A resource for those out on the lakeshore

When LGBTQ lakeshore residents and visitors want to find resources and community, a community center on Holland’s south side serves as home base.
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New year, new you

20 tips to tackle your 2020 New Year's resolutions

Cannabis company in growth mode

A veteran-owned cannabis company opened a processing facility near Rockford and has further expansion plans in the area.

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.

Treat your feet

Taking care of your feet early on can mean avoiding surgery later.

A Book and a Promise

If you’ve been in a major city any time over the past couple of decades, there’s a very good chance you’ve seen someone holding a sign that reads: Homeless Veteran.

Get on your bikes and ride!

If you’re the type of person who enjoys working furiously and getting nowhere, there’s a new spot in town you might want to check out.

Paws & Reflect Invites Dogs to Join Their Humans for Yoga

BISSELL Pet Foundation is teaming up with AM Yoga for Paws and Reflect.

Cannabis retailer to give gas cards to customers

Two Michigan cannabis companies are teaming up to give away $70,000 in gas cards for customers.

Journey of Hope

Founded six years ago by Bonnie Gruppen and Ria Nieboer, Journey of Hope Yoga provides a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals seeking physical, emotional, and spiritual healing through yoga

Study: Michiganders would pay hefty price for COVID-19 vaccine

The average Michigander would pay $493 to jump the queue for the new COVID-19 vaccine, according to a recent study.

Fitness franchise stretches into East Grand Rapids

A fitness franchise plans to celebrate the grand opening of its first Michigan studio.

Spring cleaning for your wellbeing

There are many ways to spring clean. A well‑timed cleanse helps prevent the accumulation of harmful substances or toxic influences.
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Expo goes from baby … to beyond

The first-ever Grand Rapids Baby and Beyond Expo is this weekend.

A sprouting fad?

Healthier alternatives to plant-based burgers.

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