Articles tagged with 'fitness' | OSF HealthCare

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?

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

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. 

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

Experts want people with asthma to know how to exercise and avoid a flare up.

New energy drinks seem to be popping up every month these days. Even athletes are getting in on it. Dr. Karan Rai, a sports medicine physician breaks down if it\'s fuel or failure.

Your exercise routine doesn't need to get tossed aside during pregnancy! Dr. Mfowethu Langeni breaks down what exercises can be beneficial for you and your baby!

Athletes look for game changers to help propel themselves ahead of the competition, and creatine has entered the chat.

Your exercise routine doesn't need to get tossed aside during pregnancy! Dr. Mfowethu Langeni breaks down what exercises can be beneficial for you and your baby!

A new, minimally invasive option is now available for patients wanting to lose weight. Dr. Jason Bill discusses endoscopic bariatrics.

Electrolyte drink mixes are hitting store shelves everywhere. Hear how they can play a role in your daily hydration, and when you need to be cautious. 

You may have heard that tea is good for you, but when walking through the grocery aisle and being confronted by a barrage of options, it can be hard to choose.

A new social media trend is putting a twist on the Ozempic weight loss formula, only with the use of oats instead. It's referred to as “Oatzempic.” It's a smoothie made up of regular oats, water, lime juice and maybe a little cinnamon added as …

New, potentially life-saving options for cancer patients are coming to Illinois.  And  how therapy and water go hand in hand. The 180,000 square foot OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute opens this month in Peoria. In addition to …

A New Year's Resolution you probably have never thought of, and keeping a close eye on the supplements our kids are taking. Did you have a childhood hero? If so, you likely aspired to emulate them and their achievements. Nowadays, your …

Preparing for Mother Nature this winter, and how do we set attainable goals this New Year? Find out in this week's Health Highlights.

Winning a sporting event can come down to the last second or even just a couple of inches. And athletes look for whatever might give them the edge against their opponents.One example: smelling salts, a trend that is making the rounds on social …

En el Medio Oeste, nunca se sabe cuándo el calor se irá de verdad. Sin embargo, a medida que se acerca el otoño y las temperaturas más frescas se vuelven más constantes, es importante priorizar la salud.

Según un estudio publicado en Journal Pediatrics, la obesidad precoz puede provocar problemas de salud física y mental a lo largo de toda la vida.

Con la vuelta a la escuela, los consultorios médicos se llenan de niños que necesitan chequeos, vacunas y, en algunos casos, chequeos cardíacos.  

Obesity early in life can lead to life-long physical and mental health challenges. Dr. Frank Han breaks down how to maintain a heart-healthy diet and healthy lifestyle.

Are you an avid hiker or just enjoying the great outdoors? Either way, preparing for your journey is key. Dr. Karan Rai shares tips to stay safe on the trails.

A TikTok video has gone viral claiming only eating fruits for 72 hours will detoxify your body. Is this fact or fiction? OSF Dietitian Ashley Simper responds to the claims.

Overuse injuries that aren't treated properly can cause long-lasting, chronic health problems. Here's how to identify overuse injuries and treat them.