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How to maintain muscle after middle age

While it’s almost unnoticeable, to begin with, nearly every cell, organ, and biological process get a little bit worse every year we’re alive starting...

A little weight gain may increase risk of knee pain

Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions the joints wears away over time, allowing the ends of bones to rub against each other, causing pain,...

Why can’t I sleep? The benefits of good sleep hygiene

Good sleep and circadian health are interdependent and can impact our physical and mental well-being. But, around 62% of adults worldwide say they don't sleep...

Shorter sleep linked to higher risk of many chronic diseases

A third of US adults report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Not getting enough sleep is linked to many...

Top five things you can do when sitting all day hurts

Among codependent relationships, few cause as much damage as the connection between American posteriors and the chairs on which they sit. And few couples are...

What you should know about the flu season ahead

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that this year's flu season could be especially rough. But in Chicago and many parts of...

Thinking about bariatric surgery for weight loss? Here’s what to consider

Bariatric surgery is weight-loss surgery to treat obesity or reduce weight-related health complications. These surgeries alter the structure of the digestive tract, which helps...

10,000 steps a day keeps doctor away, study confirms

You carry your own body weight when you walk. This is known as weight-bearing exercise. Previous research has found that walking could increase heart and...

Why obesity causes high blood pressure—and how to stop it

Obesity is a common, serious, and costly chronic disease in adults and children. In 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association...

Strength and weight training may help control type 2 diabetes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and approximately 90-95% of...