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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

Patient Story

Shingles gains traction among younger adults

Although it’s known as a senior citizen’s disease, the virus is increasingly attacking those in Generation X and Y. Like 31-year-old Joe Daly.

Raising red flags

Specialist says patients should steer clear of clinics that 'sell hope' through unregulated stem cell treatments.

Patient Story

Back in the swing of things

Two shoulder surgeries later, local golfer plays at least five times a week.

Patient Story

Fighting for each breath

Daring to hope for a lung transplant, Judy Weimer keeps up her strength with help from doctors and a home health care team.

Patient Story

Back on her feet

Helped along by grit, her granddaughter and a pair of therapists, an 87-year-old woman finds her strength after a brush with death.

Patient Story

‘No oxygen, no heartbeat, no nothing’

An athletic trainer recognizes sudden cardiac arrest and saves a college athlete’s life.

Don’t throw out your statins

Cardiologist questions study claiming “bad” cholesterol doesn’t affect mortality in older adults.

7 things to know about early-onset Alzheimer’s

The death of Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in college basketball, draws renewed attention to the disease that took her life.

Patient Story

When robots attack fibroids

Robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery improves patient recovery times.

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Pacemakers, defibrillators—what’s the difference?

For patients with weak heart muscles, implanted devices ensure the beat goes on.

Patient Story

‘In our wildest dreams’

Seizure sufferer Justin Shults and his family thought they were out of options—until two doctors showed them a leading-edge solution.

Don’t get down about ‘Biggest Loser’ study

Yes, the body rebels against extreme weight loss, but don't give up! Experts offer suggestions for how to keep the pounds off in the long term.