Zinta Aistars is a bilingual writer in English and Latvian. She has three books published in the Latvian language and is currently at work on a fourth, this time in English. Zinta is a regularly contributing writer for many local and regional publications. She is the host and producer of the weekly radio show, Art Beat, at WMUK 102.1 FM, the NPR affiliate station in Southwest Michigan. Zinta is a former employee of Spectrum Health, working in marketing and communications as a writer and editor, and she is pleased to continue writing health care stories since becoming a full-time freelance writer.
Lifestyle changes and brain-boosting activities can help bolster cognitive health well into your later years.
For Tim Brouwer, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis felt devastating—but it also opened him to a world of hope and kindness.
Every day mattered to improve the odds for two tiny twin newborns—and they're now thriving.
At 13, Sarah Conway lost her leg to cancer. Now a student in college, she's chosen a career in medicine.
Paul Hitts struggled with the effects of COPD for years—and then a specialized treatment breathed new air into his lungs.
A mother's instinct, a top-notch medical team and music therapists guide a little boy through neurological troubles.
Lou Coleman suffered worsening symptoms of Parkinson’s for years—and then doctors offered a life-changing treatment.
For a Michigan couple eager to help their son, genetics research is lighting the path ahead.
Rick Freehafer coped with essential tremor most of his life. Then he learned about a procedure—and a team—that could set things right.
After a long rehabilitation from pancreas and kidney troubles, a Michigan man is eager for a return to normal.
A Michigan teen's confidence and composure helped her navigate the long road to kidney transplant.
After a long, hard-fought battle with COVID-19, a 69-year-old Michigan man is on the mend.
