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The food pyramid, once the familiar visual of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, looks a little different now. Updated nutrition guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services and the…

Learn how to balance the time you spend looking at your smartphone.

They say a dog is man’s best friend, but research suggests having a pet dog may be good for your heart, too. Studies have found that pet ownership may help lower the risk of death from cardiovascular…

The blazing sun isn’t the only thing that affects your skin in the summer.

Starting kids on a healthy path can help them thrive and build habits that last a lifetime. Healthy kids are happy kids, and Endeavor Health is your partner in supporting healthy growth and…

The number of hip and knee replacements performed each year in the United States continues to climb, with more than 2 million patients undergoing total joint replacements annually. Advances in…

The right kind of movement can help reduce inflammation in joints.

Medicine has come a long way since the 1700s. Back then, medical care commonly consisted of herbal remedies and bloodletting. Through the years, we’ve found more effective ways to treat diseases. And…

There’s a lot to be said for the simple act of washing your hands. Consistent handwashing can help prevent some miserable infections — and for those with weakened immune systems, even life-threatening…

We are quite literally surrounded by plastic, and tiny plastic elements known as microplastics are now found just about everywhere — including in plants, animals and human bodies. We know that we are…

PALATINE, Ill. – Endeavor Health℠ today opened a new outpatient behavioral health center in at 500 N. Hicks Rd. in Palatine, making it easier for adults and adolescents in the northwest suburbs to…

Participation in youth sports is a rite of passage for many and an important foundation for a healthy, active life. However, overuse injuries are a growing concern, with more children and teens…