Listen to your heart, ladies
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women—but warning signs can often be ambiguous.
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- March 27, 2018
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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
Patient Story
‘Witnessing a miracle’
At 3 months old, Calvin Monroe's heart stopped beating. It regained its rhythm thanks to people and place, timing and technology.
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- March 19, 2018
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Think you might have a food addiction?
There’s help available to conquer cravings—once and for all.
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- March 17, 2018
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Patient Story
Double the love
Best friends have babies the same morning in the same hospital.
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- March 9, 2018
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Lipoprotein(a): What is it and should yours be checked?
If you have a family history of heart disease, talk with your doctor about this little-known type of cholesterol.
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- March 3, 2018
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Patient Story
For kids, a ‘judgment-free zone’
A special team shows that openness, honesty and acceptance go a long way in helping youngsters achieve optimal health.
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- January 22, 2018
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Patient Story
PT helps Ironman test his mettle
At age 56, Kevin Rupp aims to compete in triathlons as long as his body will let him.
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- January 12, 2018
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¡Ponte el abrigo; te va a dar un resfrío!
¿O será cierto? Los médicos ayudan a los padres a navegar esa añeja batalla.
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- January 8, 2018
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This year’s lone option: Flu shot
There’s still plenty of time to get your flu shot—but don't expect to get the nasal mist.
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- January 7, 2018
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Put your coat on; you’ll catch a cold!
Or will you? Doctors help parents navigate the age-old battle.
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- December 30, 2017
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Fight the postpartum belly
Physical therapy is often a mom's best bet in overcoming that stubborn post-pregnancy condition known as diastasis recti.
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- December 9, 2017
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Patient Story
‘She was in God’s hands’
Quick thinking and medical care got stroke patient Edith Vis back to the good things in life.
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- November 22, 2017
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