Summer heat, swollen feet
Proper hydration and regular exercise can help alleviate swelling when the temperatures rise.
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- June 28, 2022
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Alyssa Allen
Alyssa Allen has worked in the communications industry for 20 years, starting as a newspaper reporter and then moving into marketing and public relations. Now, as a writer and editor, she loves to tell stories about interesting people and ideas. You might spot her around Grand Rapids with her husband and two children. They are hard to miss since they all have red hair. When she’s not keeping up with her kids, she enjoys reading, walking around her neighborhood and exploring West Michigan.
Posts from Alyssa Allen
Patient Story
‘So thankful to be alive’
For senior pictures, Bree Town, 18, returns to the children's hospital where she spent months of her childhood.
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- May 20, 2022
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5 ways to lose weight—without dieting
Research shows 95 percent of diets fail. Let’s leave diets behind and still shed the pounds.
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- May 10, 2022
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Smart choices for the cereal aisle
Amid those dozens of brands, there are healthier choices if you know what to look for.
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- May 2, 2022
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Know your birth control options
With more choices available in recent years, women have more flexibility to determine what's best for them.
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- April 13, 2022
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Battling menopausal weight gain?
Learn what you can do to combat the turmoil—and maintain a healthy weight.
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- March 8, 2022
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Ouch! My back is killing me
When everyday life wreaks havoc on your back, take action fast to fend off bigger problems.
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- February 22, 2022
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Patient Story
‘Worth it in the end’
After adopting a healthier lifestyle, a 50-year-old Michigan man sheds pounds—and much of his medication.
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- February 8, 2022
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Is that processed?
A dietitian offers tips for eliminating problematic foods and replacing them with whole, natural foods.
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- February 1, 2022
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Tips to stay active all winter
Dust off your running shoes and don your jacket—a little physicality is the best way to ward off midwinter miseries.
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- January 18, 2022
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Help your kids get their Zzz’s
Learn these tips so your little ones get enough rest to thrive in school and beyond.
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- January 6, 2022
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Boots shopping 101
Top 10 tips from a foot doctor to help you pick the right pair for winter.
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- December 23, 2021
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