General Health & Wellness

It’s what we all seek, and it seems like everyone has an opinion about how to get there. We’ll help you cut through the clutter with expert insights to help you manage your family’s health and wellness needs.

Lose weight, save money

A computer algorithm finds you'll save thousands of dollars over your lifetime by reaching a healthy weight.

Get the scoop on breakfast

There's no such thing as the perfect morning meal—but there is one that's just right for you.

Build better balance at any age

Improvements in body strength will lower the risk of falls, helping prevent broken bones—particularly for older adults.

Patient Story

Top baby names: A newcomer arrives

Charlotte leads the girls' list, and Oliver leads the boys.

FDA loosens drug rules

The agency will allow states to import from other countries and ease up manufacturer restrictions.

Dates—nature’s sweetness

Using natural ingredients instead of added sugars offers health benefits.

Mind your winter water

The risk of dehydration doesn't magically disappear when summer ends.

Patient Story

‘A Christmas miracle’

A year after a sudden cardiac arrest stopped his heart, Gordon Bose looks forward to celebrating his new "first birthday" this holiday.

The war inside

Cold and flu viruses compete for precious resources in your respiratory tract, making it less likely you'll develop one if you have the other.

‘His true legacy’

As Dr. Bob Connors steps down as president of Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, he looks back on a career dedicated to caring for children—as a pediatric surgeon, an administrator and a tireless advocate.

Return of the house call?

At-home hospital care may be the wave of the future.

Brave the year-end deadlines

Keep perspective and don't let unending demands determine your value as a person.