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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…

Chicago Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk stopped by the new Endeavor Health Cardiovascular Institute at Glenbrook Hospital for a tour — and to brighten everyone’s workday.

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. Conventional wisdom…

Summer is here and most kids will be spending time at the pool. While your kids enjoy these carefree summer days, water safety needs to be a top priority. Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning…

When you push yourself physically and force your heart and lungs to work overtime, it makes your whole body stronger. This is why regular exercise is a crucial component of heart health. The bouts of…

You’ve probably heard it all before — warnings to quit smoking, eat more vegetables and exercise in order to keep your heart healthy. It’s not new. But is it really that crucial? How strictly do we…

Not many people can point to the precise day their life changed. But Theresa Luddenwold will never forget the impact of June 17, 2021, the day her oldest brother passed away from stage 4 esophageal…

High school students in Lake County recently had a chance to explore healthcare professions, through hands-on activities and interactions with healthcare workers during Endeavor Health’s Healthcare…

An estimated 37 million Americans suffer from migraines, and most of them are women. Headaches are three times more common in women than men (17% in women vs 6% in men), which means women more than…

Ever heard the expressions, “You nearly gave me a heart attack,” “I was worried to death,” or “It broke my heart?” The heart and the mind are intimately connected. Negative states of mind, including…

Ask people why they exercise and they'll talk about managing their weight or becoming stronger and more flexible. They may even mention keeping their hearts healthy. They don't often say they want to…

Getting a good night’s rest plays an important role in your heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most adults need about seven hours of sleep. Yet, more than…