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.
A pediatric dietitian who's also a mom shares some handy tips for handling the inevitable surge of sweets.
A free health program aims to help John Earl Day Jr., 54, find a path out of homelessness—and back to good health.
A prolapsed organ led a 68-year-old retiree to choose surgery. The outcome: She'll be back on the ski slopes this winter.
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.
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.
The verdict’s out on whether trampolines are safe, but a pro offers tips to help prevent both indoor and outdoor injuries.
Conquer achy joints, slower metabolisms and decreased muscle strength by using movement to your advantage.
A free community health program helps Lillie Towns overcome physical and emotional barriers to reclaim her life.
A dietitian and pediatrician offer tips to ensure your youngster is successful in this new journey.
She helped create the MyChart app for others and now uses it to improve her own life after a Parkinson's diagnosis.
A cancer survivor finds new purpose.
