Author:

Bev Snyder

Bev Snyder has worked as a writer and editor for 20-plus years in the health care, automotive and office furniture industries. She is intrigued by the idea of living small: Bev and her husband recently traded in their family-sized home for a simple condo, a tiny RV and a recumbent tandem bike. When she’s not writing or traveling, you’ll find Bev curled up with a good novel or watching House Hunters International and dreaming of her next adventure.

Posts from Bev Snyder

General Health & Wellness

10 things to know about swimmer’s itch

Don't let parasites get under your skin this summer.

Cardiovascular Care
Patient Story

‘There’s a plan for me’

After suffering a heart attack, a workaholic re-directs all her drive and energy toward critical lifestyle changes.

Cancer Care
Patient Story

‘One of the lucky ones’

Genetic testing unlocked the secret to a woman's lung cancer—then precision medicine saved the day.

Cancer Care
Patient Story

‘I can do this’

After a fight with rectal cancer, Mary Hannon is stronger than ever.

Cardiovascular Care
Patient Story

‘I look at life with new perspective’

When a high school basketball player collapsed during practice, a coach's quick action saved his life.

Lungs, Breathing & Sleep
Patient Story

‘I am at peace’

A new interest in an old treatment helped a Michigan woman stay home with her husband during his final months.

Children's Health
Patient Story

‘God’s hand was in it’

Remote video technology played a key role in helping doctors quickly diagnose and treat a teenager for an aggressive autoimmune disorder.

Diet & Nutrition

10 things you never knew about folic acid

Although it’s not the fountain of youth or a magic elixir, this B vitamin has surprising ties to disease, aging and mental state.

Women's Health
Patient Story

‘It didn’t sound right’

A young mother's chance encounter with a physician assistant leads to the unexpected discovery of a dangerous heart condition.

Lungs, Breathing & Sleep
Patient Story

‘A small price to pay’

Norris Sprague underwent a new cancer treatment that temporarily made him hyper-sensitive to sunlight—and he's glad he did it.

Cardiovascular Care
Patient Story

A race to recovery

When Ted Kushion's heart stopped beating, quick action saved his life.

General Health & Wellness

Battle the wintertime blues with the right food

Include the "sunshine vitamin" in your meal plans to keep happy all season long.