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blood pressure

Cardiovascular Care

7 steps to a healthier heart

A cardiologist identifies good habits to adopt—and one very bad habit to drop.

Women’s Wellness Source

Put yourself first in the new year

Wrap all your 2022 preventive exams into a single, time-saving visit.

Diet & Nutrition

Sweet or tart, cherries are magical

A dietitian shares 6 surprising health reasons why you should eat this remarkable fruit.

General Health & Wellness
Patient Story

Need a flu shot? Curbside is the way to go

Drive-up vaccinations are now available at more than 40 Spectrum Health locations across West Michigan.

General Health & Wellness

Best therapy for college stress? Outdoor time

Spending time in natural spaces—sitting, walking, thinking—goes a long way in improving mood, focus and underlying health.

Cardiovascular Care

Can statins stifle healthy habits?

Some who take medication for high cholesterol or blood pressure might stop exercising or gain weight in later years.

General Health & Wellness

The United States of … stasis?

Many adults have not engaged in any form of exercise in the past month or more.

Digestive Health & Disorders

Lose weight, save money

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

Behavioral Health

Yoga, a lasting depression treatment

The trick: You have to commit to it at least twice a week to see results, study finds.

Cardiovascular Care

Are you able to recognize heart attack symptoms?

Millions of Americans are unable to do so and therefore less likely to seek help when trouble arises.

Cardiovascular Care

Want to gain years? Master blood pressure

Study: A typical 50-year-old with hypertension could gain three extra years of life by aggressively treating the condition.

Neuroscience

Study: Active body shapes agile mind

An active lifestyle is a surefire way to help maintain a clear, healthy mind well into your later years.