Let’s talk about sex
Don't hesitate to bring forward your concerns, because there are solutions.
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In the chili game, fowl is fair
Want to pack in the protein and trim the fat? Swap that red meat with some ground turkey.
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- February 19, 2019
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‘I’m here for a reason’
Surviving sudden cardiac arrest, 17-year-old Luke Anhalt discovers new insights into sports, life and faith.
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- February 18, 2019
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Ovarian cyst? Consider ‘watchful waiting’
Study: Most women can simply be monitored over time for benign growths, rather than undergoing surgery.
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- February 18, 2019
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Heart-healthy cooking tips
A dietitian shares her secrets for tasty and good-for-you recipe ingredients that will spice up the kitchen.
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- February 17, 2019
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The directive on deltoids
A slipshod workout routine can easily strain the front deltoid muscle. Learn to stave off injury with carefully targeted exercises that work all parts of the shoulder.
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- February 17, 2019
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Patient Story
Upping the game
A new strength and conditioning program aims to help young athletes fine-tune their agility and safety in the pursuit of peak performance.
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- February 16, 2019
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Lose fast, lose slow
Researchers say the rate at which you shed pounds may matter little—your body will reap the rewards either way.
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- February 16, 2019
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Patient Story
‘We’re going to figure this out’
For Brenda Tuttle, unlocking the secret to her searing shoulder pain took persistence, an empathetic PA and a skilled neurosurgeon.
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The little fighter
"He's a little fighter, he has been since the beginning," Kimberly said. "There's lots of kids in the world who have kidney disease and they are fine." (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘He just wins over hearts’
Fisher uses the giant orange ball to help develop his neck muscles. "Even improving his head control is life-changing," she says. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Multiple myeloma and Motown memories
Chester Lowe passed away five days after his Health Beat interview. His final wish? To share his memories of how music touched and guided his life. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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The power of ‘ghost poop’
Natalie's first symptoms of kidney disease emerged in February 2017, not long after she turned 3. That's when her fear of being poked began. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘They are so blessed’
"It was a shock," Rena says. "But my general thinking is if she's not sad by it, then I'm not allowed to be. I try to be strong for her." (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Rare and exceptional
Jacob Taylor was born with an extremely small lower jaw. Surgeons at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital recently implanted titanium jawbones on either side of his face. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘A lot of candles on our cake’
The fourth Project Night Lights at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital held a special meaning Wednesday evening: It tied in with the celebration of the hospital's 25th birthday. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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