Articles tagged with 'exercise' | OSF HealthCare

With outdoor sports like football getting underway soon, experts want people with asthma to know how to exercise and avoid a flare up.

Your kids may see their favorite athlete or influencer using pre-workout supplements. What's the safe way to do so as we enter the fall sports season?

If you sprain an ankle during a basketball game, doctors have a good idea of how to treat it. But if you have daily aches, pains and swelling in your legs, it will require some investigation.

School will be back in session soon. What’s the real scoop on weight gain in college? What are ways to avoid it? An OSF dietitian weighs in.

A healthy diet isn’t a cure-all for liver issues, but it can help. An OSF gastroenterology provider explores the Mediterranean diet as one option.

There's a lot of overlap when it comes to treating calf and hamstring injuries.

You don't have to be an adult to have high cholesterol. Medical experts are seeing an increase in young patients due to several factors. 

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. Are you someone who needs their voice for work? Our speech pathologist gives everyday tips to maintain your vocal cords.

New research shows timing your exercise with your body's internal clock provides added benefit. Dr. Darrel Gumm explains why. 

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. The senior in your life may be asking: why should I keep exercising in my golden years? What’s the right way to do it?

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, corresponding with warm weather exercise. Walking is a simple way to keep your body in shape. Learn about different walking styles.

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. Bunions and hammer toes are common issues associated with ill-fitting footwear.

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and other leading health organizations call for lowering targets for LDL cholesterol.

With warming temperatures, it's time to think about gardening. There are mental and physical benefits of gardening that go beyond reaping nutritious food.

Now that spring and warmer temperatures have arrived, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your health. What screenings have I missed? What habits can I start at home?

From misconceptions about symptoms to stereotypes about drugs like Adderall, there’s a lot to parse out when getting treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

It's no shock that exercise is good for men and women. But studies show that women have even more to gain, especially when it comes to heart health. 

You’ve made the resolution: you’re finally going to get fit. For some, motivation or mobility aren’t the problem. It’s logistics. How can I find a workout location that fits my needs? 

If your health care provider says “spine disorder,” you might stop in your tracks. But you don’t have to. Learn how these issues are a spectrum and what is and isn't concerning.

Though not one of the most common cancers, experts have seen liver cancer cases rise in recent years. Luckily, treatment has evolved, too. 

Reaching 50 is a pivotal time in most people's lives. It's also an important time to make lifestyle changes that can help shape a healthy future. 

January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day. Something to learn about: Perinatal mood, anxiety and depression.

Making lifestyle changes is more important than setting a date to lose weight, says Dr. Kidanu Birhanu. 

During basketball season, you might hear the terms “hernia” and “sports hernia.” They're different, but each should be taken seriously.

We're resharing one of our most impactful stories of 2025. The holidays are a time to review the signs that someone might need help. A Monticello, Illinois, family is doing its part.

Enjoy holiday meals and don't overeat, says one OSF physician. It’s not a race.

Holiday meals bring sweets in bountiful amounts. People with diabetes must closely monitor their intake of sugar and carbohydrates.

Cold weather and snow are creeping in. Whether you're out or snowed in, here's how to stay active.

October is Menopause Awareness Month. Be wary of over-the-counter cure-alls for menopause symptoms, says one OSF HealthCare gynecologist.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While many breast cancer risks are out of your control, there’s just as much you can control.