Millions of us suffer from chronic illnesses, from asthma and diabetes to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic illnesses are persistent and long lasting. Our experts—including those with chronic conditions—offer tips, treatments and advice to ease the burden.
Have you decided 2021 is going to be the year to quit smoking once and for all? You’re not the only one.
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While tending loved ones is a blessing, make sure to reserve energy for your own well-being. A psychotherapist shares her top tips for how to find the balance.
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COVID-19 hits especially hard for those with diabetes. Experts offer tips to reduce your risk of serious illness.
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Mourning the death of their mother to COVID-19, a family donates iPads to help other patients stay connected to their loved ones.
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Five health care team members become the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at Spectrum Health.
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June and Glenn Troyer, a couple in their 80s, both fell ill with COVID-19. After spending 10 days apart, they reunited in physical therapy.
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Public Service Announcement on the Prostate-Specific Antigen test: 'Don’t give up—smarten up.'
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Consider boosting your immune response and lowering inflammation with water, zinc, fiber, and Vitamins C and D.
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If the world is warming to that chubby, cuddly look, is that such a bad thing? Not if you've improved from yesteryear.
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Quit 101, a tobacco and nicotine cessation class, goes virtual to help people kick the habit during the pandemic.
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A routine screening made all the difference for Michigan mom Tabitha Wolters, 44.
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Born with a complex heart defect, Andrew Christensen grew up wondering what kind of future awaited him. Thirty years later, he has plans.
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