Holland Hospital News and Stories

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.