Author:

Eve Clayton

Eve Clayton has worked as a copywriter and editor for more than 20 years, helping local, national and international businesses tell their stories and reach new audiences. She serves clients in a variety of industries, including health care, food/beverage, technology, legal services and office furniture. She lives in the heart of Grand Rapids with her husband and two children and enjoys reading, hiking, drinking coffee and exploring new places.

Posts from Eve Clayton

A neurovascular renaissance

Innovations help multidisciplinary team minimize risk for patients with abnormal blood vessels in the brain.

Kicking your diet to the curb? OK…

Focus on health at every size—not your weight or BMI, dietitian says.

Kids and meds: ­­8 tips for safe dosing

What to know about giving over-the-counter medications to children.

Calcium confusion? 5 things to know

This magical mineral is critical for healthy bones, nerves and muscles. Here’s how to be sure you’re getting the right amount.

Patient Story

‘Life is good’

Having endured a host of treatments, Gary Lemmen sees the positive side of stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Colon cancer on the rise in young adults

A startling percentage of colorectal cancer patients are younger than 50, and the number is climbing. Diet and lifestyle may be to blame.

Patient Story

Back from the brink

On the road to a heart transplant, a doctor’s discovery set Mike Hensley, 57, on a new course.

Patient Story

A surprise recovery

A new aortic valve and an implanted heart pump kept Bob Verburg alive, giving his heart a chance to heal.

What’s it going to take—a break?

The time to think about bone health is now.

Restless legs? Beware stroke risk

Patients with severe restless legs syndrome should keep risk factors in check.

Patient Story

‘Something is wrong’

Blood clots in Amelia Logan’s leg and lungs deliver tough lessons about living with risk and waiting for answers.

Dos señales que indican un ataque al corazón en su futuro

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