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Your heart is the engine of your circulatory system. By delivering oxygen and essential nutrients to cells and removing waste, your heart is responsible for your entire body’s health. A healthy heart…

Having your blood pressure taken is a routine assessment and an important indicator of your health. It helps your healthcare team assess your cardiovascular health, including the detection of high…

Did you know nearly 40% of adults in the United States have high cholesterol? Cholesterol, a waxy substance produced by your liver and found in some foods, plays a crucial role in cell membrane…

There is never a dull moment for Patricia Vaughan, 68, of Oak Lawn. One day a week she works as a nurse. She spends the rest of her week transporting her eight grandchildren around town or playing…

Orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Jason Koh, MD, is no stranger to caring for professional athletes. The Endeavor Health Orthopaedic & Spine Institute Director has worked with Major…

For over two decades, Greg Rockingham, 64, of Lake County, balanced a busy life as an educator and a musician while struggling to get a restful night’s sleep due to sleep apnea. “My sleep wasn't good…

In the past, if a person got a concussion, they were advised to lie low — just rest with minimal distractions. Parents knew what a fight it was to get injured children to comply with those…