Think you might have a food addiction?
There’s help available to conquer cravings—once and for all.
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- April 25, 2019
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Brush teeth, save brain?
Speculative research is probing a possible link between gum disease and Alzheimer's.
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- April 25, 2019
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Living life to the fullest
Even while his body grows weaker from Parkinson’s disease, Daniel McCarthy’s spirit remains strong.
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- April 24, 2019
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Little steps, large gains
Even a modest increase in fitness level can improve longevity and quality of life.
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- April 24, 2019
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Maintain your bone health
Do you know your risk factors for osteoporosis? You might be surprised.
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- April 23, 2019
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Life got you down? Grin and bear it
Good news: Smiling may indeed boost your mood. Bad news: Frowning will bring you down.
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- April 23, 2019
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More than a fancy handstand
Yoga practitioners have long touted their craft as a path to optimal health for mind and body. Now researchers agree—there's a curious power to the downward dog.
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- April 22, 2019
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The heal-better diet
On the mend after injury or surgery? The right foods—and sometimes a few supplements—can hasten your recovery.
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- April 21, 2019
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Life in the fast lane
The speed of your strength-training workout is a strong indicator of your overall health—and could hint at your possible lifespan.
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- April 21, 2019
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‘Full of beauty’
All the latest technologies and techniques, a host of medical specialists gowned and gloved, a bright operating room filled with beeping monitors—all the king’s horses and all the king’s men—came together to usher Willow Emma Grace Fessenden safely into the world. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘He just wins over hearts’
Shawn sneaks a kiss while they sort clothes together at the thrift store. (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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