From moderately annoying to practically incapacitating, joint pain and stiffness are incredibly common and become more prevalent as we age.
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.
Discussion around when to ice and when to use heat for sports-related injuries and everyday accidents is common for athletes and active individuals looking to speed recovery.
When it comes to fashion, Barbie has always been an icon.
She’s got an outfit and accessories for every occasion — including outrageously high heel footwear. Always.
According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), one in two women and up to one in four men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
Joint replacement procedures have advanced greatly in the last 10 years thanks to new and improving technology and collaborative expertise of physicians dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
While arthritis is increasingly common as the population continues to age, it is not inevitable. There are many, many types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most common.
It’s important to respect the rules of too — too much, too soon — when beginning or ramping up your exercise routine to avoid injuries.
Prevention is often the best medicine.
As yoga continues to grow in popularity across the nation, many misconceptions and questions around the centuries-old discipline remain.
High school junior Lillian Marx has loved competitive diving since she was 9 years old. She even does “dry land conditioning” on her trampoline to train in her spare time.
In today’s world, where many of us spend extended periods of time sitting behind a screen and a keyboard, aches and pains and even complaints of chronic strain injuries are becoming more common.
