An apple a day…
This popular fruit delivers nutrients that boost your immune system, aid weight loss and improve the health of your brain and heart.
Sue Thoms is a writer and storyteller who joined Health Beat after a 30-year career at The Grand Rapids Press. She loves writing stories that shine a light on the resilience and beauty of the human spirit. In addition to medical features, she writes fiction and has published six picture books for children. Michigan born and raised, Sue enjoys exploring the state with her family―especially the lakes, sand dunes and ski hills. Contact her at susan.thoms@spectrumhealth.org.
This popular fruit delivers nutrients that boost your immune system, aid weight loss and improve the health of your brain and heart.
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