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Building an exercise habit often starts with this question: when is the best time for me to work in a workout? Only about 22% of Americans are meeting the recommended exercise guidelines of 30 minutes a day. While many of us know how important movement is for our overall health and well-being, it’s not always clear how to start building a workout routine. This leads many to wonder - is there a best time of day to exercise?

Few patients know that they have a choice of which specialists to see for their care. In many cases, you can see a specialist who is located closer to you and will see you sooner. And now it takes just one call to Holland Hospital’s specialty care referral number at (616) 215-0030 get you connected to a specialist that is right for you.

It’s estimated that between 5 and 6 million women in the United States have a hormone disorder called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is the most common endocrine condition for women of childbearing age, and it is the most common cause of infertility. But despite how prevalent this condition is, many people are not aware of it. In fact, many women don’t even know they have it.

Sports are a great way to stay healthy, be a part of a team and have fun. But with any sport, there’s always a risk of injury. One of the most serious injuries that can happen during sports is a head injury.

There are countless opinions on the best way to lose weight. The most well-known approach to weight loss is creating a calorie deficit by eating less and moving more.

What if there were a single medication that could help you sleep better, reduce stress, give you more energy and address a wide range of common health issues? Believe it or not, such a medication does exist – but it doesn't come in a prescription bottle. Exercise helps people shed unwanted pounds and maintain a healthy weight, but it can also accomplish so much more. Regular workouts are hugely beneficial for both mental and physical health.

Maybe you’ve experienced this scenario: someone in your household contracts COVID-19. Even though you had considerable exposure to the virus, you repeatedly test negative. After close contact with someone who has COVID-19, why did you never get it? What happened?

When you take advantage of warm summer days by enjoying a hike through the woods or a picnic in the park, make sure you’re protecting yourself and your pets from a tiny, almost invisible threat: ticks. Ticks hide in wooded and grassy areas across the state and can spread serious diseases through their bite. It’s important to know about the dangers of tick-borne diseases and learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones and your furry friends. 

There are many different types of headaches, but one of the most common is migraines—a neurological disease that causes a variety of symptoms, most notably a throbbing, pulsing headache on one side of the head. A migraine is also unique because its onset can include more than just pain.

Springtime means sunshine, warm weather and unfortunately, lots of pollen in the air. Each year, allergy season affects thousands of people and can leave many wondering – do I have allergies or am I sick?