Need vitamin D?
There's a fairly good chance you're not getting enough of the sunshine vitamin.
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Author:
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
‘We are still in a pandemic’
Medical experts urge caution for spring break travel.
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- March 25, 2021
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Don’t let a diagnosis get you down
If you're battling a chronic condition, a few healthy lifestyle changes could help improve your outcome.
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- March 18, 2021
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The building blocks of fitness
Get moving today with these at-home workout tips for all ages.
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- March 13, 2021
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Help kids build healthy habits
A pediatrician offers tips for parents as they aim to help children reach a healthy weight amid a pandemic.
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- March 1, 2021
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Patient Story
‘I was very fortunate’
After suffering severe burns from a stove fire, 31-year-old Joseph Foster is on the road to recovery—and eager to get back his favorite activities.
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- February 19, 2021
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Time to shake it up?
If your meals are healthy and balanced, you probably don't need protein shakes. But on the go, a shake can get you through.
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- February 2, 2021
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Learn to love yourself
A psychologist shares her guidance for how to guard against an unhealthy body image and live a better life.
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- February 1, 2021
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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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- January 15, 2021
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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 10, 2021
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Parenting in a pandemic
Set realistic goals for your family in these difficult times—and pencil in some quiet moments for yourself.
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- January 7, 2021
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