Archive:

July 2015

Soda pop impacts more than just waistlines

Drinking just one can a day can increase your risk for several chronic health problems. Find out why—and what you can do to halt your habit.

The one to beat

Health Beat racks up the accolades, earns national kudos just months after its launch.

Patient Story

A thief in the night: Restless legs

Hank Post gets relief—finally—from the relentless sleep disruption of this vascular disorder.

Standing all day at work takes a toll

Similar to sitting all day at work, standing may also have long-term health consequences.

School’s out, fattening behaviors are in

Kids eat more sugar and watch more TV over summer vacation.

Una promisoria vacuna para la presión arterial

El tratamiento experimental podría beneficiar a las personas que olvidan tomar los medicamentos, según los investigadores.

High school band classes boost teen brains

New study suggests music instruction helps students excel in school.

Patient Story

Superheroes make a super visit

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital celebrates Christmas in July with a surprise visit from Spiderman and Batman.

First nonsurgical cataract treatment unveiled

Eye drops sound a whole lot more appealing than surgery.

Patient Story

When counting sheep isn’t enough

One teen’s story and some practical tips for improving the quality of your Zzzs.

High soda intake may boost diabetes risk, even without obesity

Study finds daily sugary drink tied to 13 percent increased risk over a decade.

Save a life! Learn CPR

Starting rescue efforts for victims of cardiac arrest before ambulance arrives boosts survival outcomes.