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Back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a physician. While patients who are already in pain often go to the doctor for treatment (essentially reactive care for a problem), low back pain…

Celebrating the new year means resolving to be healthier for many of us. And while there is no shortage of products to buy, newsletters to subscribe to and countless other sources promising to help…

The simple truth is that it is easier to prevent many cancers than it is to treat them. So, making sure you are on top of the recommended screenings is perhaps the best New Year’s resolution you can…

Resolutions, no matter how small, can be great challenges. They motivate us to try something new, inspired by the fresh start of a new calendar year. Some of the most common — losing weight…

What is mindfulness, why does it help, and how can you get started? In this video, you’ll discover the benefits of mindfulness and learn seven simple techniques you can use in your everyday life to…

When it comes to preparing meals for yourself or your family, planning is often left to the last minute, which can lead to choices that might not be as healthy as we wanted them to be. If you’re busy…

Many people rely on a hot cup of coffee to help them wake up in the morning and start their day. That’s because coffee contains caffeine, which is technically a stimulant drug. As you pour your…

While Ashley Bonnes, of Grayslake, was on vacation at 30 weeks of pregnancy, she experienced her first sign of trouble — itching without a rash. Unaware at the time, Bonnes would later discover she…

When colon cancer metastasizes, or spreads to other parts of the body, it can be more difficult to treat. For patients with colon cancer that has spread to the liver, Endeavor Health experts have an…

January is a time to look ahead and plan for the year you want. Resolutions are a great way to set meaningful goals and we encourage you to make weight management one of them. Not weight loss, but…

When it comes to losing weight, we’re often told about the different tools available to us: diet, exercise, medication. What if we told you that exercise should be your first choice? In fact, exercise…

The conversation around weight loss has shifted dramatically in recent years, with new weight-loss medications making headlines. But for those seeking sustainable, life-changing solutions, bariatric…