Went out for a scenic hike, came back with a rash As the weather gets warmer and the days become longer, it is only natural to want to spend our time outdoors. Being out in nature has many health benefits from reducing stress to improving mood. Many Michiganders love a good hike from time to time. But what if you leave for a hike and come home with a red, itchy, rash? You just may have touched poison ivy! What is poison ivy? Poison ivy is a plant that is known to grow in al

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - MVP Athletic Clubs and MI Partner Health (MIPH) Direct Primary Care have teamed up to give members of this premier fitness club better access to exceptional healthcare at a lower cost. In addition to primary care, MIPH provides personalized lifestyle and functional medicine programs that support MVP’s commitment to helping members improve fitness, nutrition, recovery, stress management, and overall well-being. MVP Athletic Clubs is West Michigan's premi

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 out of every 5 adults will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Skin cancer can happen to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. There are specific things you can do to protect yourself from developing skin cancer and keep that healthy glow. Facts from the Skin Cancer Foundation: · More people are diagnosed with skin cancer in America than all other cancer types combined · 90% of all non-melanoma skin cance