Intermittent fasting: Is it right for you?
A dietitian sizes up the latest weight-loss trend.
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- November 14, 2019
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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
The wonders of EVOO
A dietitian explores the many health benefits olive oil brings to your meals.
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- November 9, 2019
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‘Nobody can do it all’
Tips for the generation sandwiched between raising kids and caring for their aging parents
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- October 27, 2019
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The difference an hour makes
A children’s sleep specialist offers tips for helping your children adjust their internal clocks for daylight saving time.
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- October 26, 2019
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5 tips for a healthier Halloween
A pediatric dietitian who's also a mom shares some handy tips for handling the inevitable surge of sweets.
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- October 24, 2019
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Patient Story
‘I give thanks’
A free health program aims to help John Earl Day Jr., 54, find a path out of homelessness—and back to good health.
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- October 23, 2019
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Patient Story
‘Time to get this taken care of’
A prolapsed organ led a 68-year-old retiree to choose surgery. The outcome: She'll be back on the ski slopes this winter.
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- September 11, 2019
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Patient Story
‘In charge of your own health’
Amid mounting health concerns, 65-year-old Mozella Taylor turned to prayer for answers—and she soon found guidance in her quest for better health.
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- September 4, 2019
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Patient Story
Goodbye to Gus
After undergoing minimally invasive surgery to remove a football-sized spleen he nicknamed Gus, 11-year-old Benjamin Wayne is ready to conquer the world.
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- August 30, 2019
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Let your kids bounce their energy away, safely
The verdict’s out on whether trampolines are safe, but a pro offers tips to help prevent both indoor and outdoor injuries.
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- July 27, 2019
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Stay active with these 5 must-do moves
Conquer achy joints, slower metabolisms and decreased muscle strength by using movement to your advantage.
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- July 13, 2019
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Patient Story
‘She’s come a long way’
A free community health program helps Lillie Towns overcome physical and emotional barriers to reclaim her life.
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- June 28, 2019
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