Know the dangers of heat stroke
The human body can usually do a wonderful job of keeping itself cool thanks to the hypothalamus, a small portion of the brain that regulates numerous body…
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Summer Orthopedic Seminar Series with Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Don’t miss this FREE seminar series where you’ll discover today’s latest and most effective methods of diagnosing, treating, managing and conquering pain. Pain Management & the…
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Get a private preview of your orthopedic rehabilitation
Interested in learning more about your rehabilitation after your upcoming joint replacement or elective orthopedic surgery? Then schedule your private, one-on-one orientation where our team of therapy…
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Thyroid disease — what it is and how to deal with it
The human body is an amazing machine. Without any effort or thought on our part, the brain, heart, muscles and other organs work together to keep us…
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Reducing your risk of developing GERD
Sometimes after a heavy meal, a burning sensation is felt near the heart which is commonly called heartburn. Although the name implies that the heart is involved,…
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Eight ways to prevent prediabetes from progressing to diabetes
Although most people are aware of diabetes, not all may be familiar with prediabetes, a situation where individuals have blood glucose levels higher than normal but not…
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Six ways to get the most from your medications
Remembering to take a pill every morning can seem like a bother. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that 20 to 30 percent…
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Six crucial ways to keep your lungs healthy
We seldom think about breathing, yet the average person breathes in the equivalent of 13 pints of air every minute. Every cell in the body needs the…
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Five life-saving cancer screening tests you can’t ignore
Cancer screening refers to tests that look for cancer or abnormal cells which could develop into cancer. They are usually given to people who have no symptoms…
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The six colorectal diseases you need to know about
Colon and rectal diseases are not easy topics to discuss, which is unfortunate because when treated early, the treatment outcomes are significantly improved. There are many different…
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