Ouch! My back is killing me
When everyday life wreaks havoc on your back, take action fast to fend off bigger problems.
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- February 22, 2022
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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
‘Worth it in the end’
After adopting a healthier lifestyle, a 50-year-old Michigan man sheds pounds—and much of his medication.
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- February 8, 2022
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Is that processed?
A dietitian offers tips for eliminating problematic foods and replacing them with whole, natural foods.
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- February 1, 2022
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Tips to stay active all winter
Dust off your running shoes and don your jacket—a little physicality is the best way to ward off midwinter miseries.
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- January 18, 2022
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Help your kids get their Zzz’s
Learn these tips so your little ones get enough rest to thrive in school and beyond.
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- January 6, 2022
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Boots shopping 101
Top 10 tips from a foot doctor to help you pick the right pair for winter.
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- December 23, 2021
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Plan a festive, COVID-safe holiday
Avoid the stress by adding these important details to your season's to-do list.
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- December 14, 2021
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Love your caffeine?
A dietitian unpacks the good and the bad of America's favorite pick-me-up.
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- November 15, 2021
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A dietitian’s guide to eating out
Follow these 5 tips for a healthy trip to your favorite restaurant.
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- October 18, 2021
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Worried about your health?
You're not alone. Explore 5 tips from a psychologist on how to cope.
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- October 12, 2021
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Patient Story
‘It’s such a gift’
A double lung transplant gives new life to a man whose brother died of the same lung disease.
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- August 20, 2021
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4 things to know about backpacks
Make back-to-school shopping a breeze with these expert tips and tricks.
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- August 10, 2021
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