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Bev Snyder

Bev Snyder has worked as a writer and editor for 20-plus years in the health care, automotive and office furniture industries. She is intrigued by the idea of living small: Bev and her husband recently traded in their family-sized home for a simple condo, a tiny RV and a recumbent tandem bike. When she’s not writing or traveling, you’ll find Bev curled up with a good novel or watching House Hunters International and dreaming of her next adventure.

Posts from Bev Snyder

Patient Story

Healthy moms. Healthy babies.

Like favorite aunts, the MOMS staff combines moral support with practical help.

Walking or running: Does size matter?

Get off the couch and lace up your tennis shoes because you don't need to be a 'skinny-Minnie' to run.

Patient Story

El ejercicio y la alimentación saludable = sentirse bien

La comunidad Latina local desafía las posibilidades contra las enfermedades del corazón y la diabetes con la ayudad de Programa Puente.

Patient Story

Exercise and healthy eating = feeling better

Local Latinos are beating the odds against heart disease and diabetes with the help of Programa Puente.

Vasectomy 411: The inside story

Scalpels are a relic of the past for this 15-minute procedure.

Could marijuana quell your epileptic seizures?

This last-resort option may help some, but know that not all cannabis is created equal.

Patient Story

When counting sheep isn’t enough

One teen’s story and some practical tips for improving the quality of your Zzzs.

Patient Story

Kidney transplants turn sick babies into tree-climbing kids

‘I’m so thankful to be taking care of normal kids’ stuff instead of life-and-death issues.’

Patient Story

A step in the right direction: Treating clubfoot sans surgery

'When I learned about people with clubfoot who are professional athletes, I knew I didn't need to worry about my baby.'

Esophageal cancer: What you need to know

New procedure can help those with early stage cancer. And in Michigan, you'll only find it at Spectrum Health.

Patient Story

3 steps to ‘Oh, what a relief it is’

Experts offer ways to get relief from frequent acid reflux.

Not your mother’s birth control

Half of all pregnancies are surprises. Long-acting, reversible contraceptives can change that for adults—and teens.