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Scoliosis in adults is quite common and becoming more frequent as people are living longer. “More than half of adults over age 60 have some kind of spinal deformity ranging from small degenerative…

In July 2022, Seth Hutchinson was going about his day when he noticed the right side of his body felt a bit heavy. “And not normal heavy,” Seth said.

One in five people are expected to develop skin cancer by age 70. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer annually in the United States than all other…

Summer is here, and with it comes endless activities that spark anticipation and excitement for kids. One highly anticipated activity is summer camp. Summer camps are a great way to help your child…

For some, falling asleep or staying asleep is an exercise in frustration. Many people have trouble sleeping at times. It’s normal to feel restless the night before a big trip, an intimidating test, or…

Busy women caring for families while pursuing career goals are notorious for multitasking to keep all the balls in the air. And, that often means not taking time to care for themselves or prioritize…

It’s a question women over age 50 frequently ask their doctors: Why am I gaining weight when I haven’t changed my eating or exercise? We asked Endeavor Health OB/GYN Stacy Weiss, MD to “weigh in” on…

There is a common expectation for new moms after they have given birth — it is supposed to be a magical time full of bliss and baby coos. What is not talked about often are the baby blues and…

When you’re told you have heart disease, whether it’s after a dramatic event like a heart attack, an irregular heartbeat, or the anxiety associated with cardiac testing, it can lead to distress…

The first indication you may have Lyme disease probably won’t be the bug bite. Lyme disease is transmitted by tiny ticks. They’re so small, you probably wouldn’t even feel their bite. If the tick…

From moderately annoying to practically incapacitating, joint pain and stiffness are incredibly common and become more prevalent as we age. But whether your joints ache from a hard workout, years of…

High school English teacher, world record holder, wellness coach and Olympic-style weightlifter. Danielle Colan, 47, of Gurnee, has been a competitive athlete throughout her life. When she’s not…