Articles tagged with 'injury' | OSF HealthCare

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2026
August
11,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
High school and college athletes are back in weight rooms. In part one of this story on weight room safety, our expert covers posture, knowing your limits and more.
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August
04,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Summer sun rays are a primary source of vitamin D, an important tool for our body. Should you be concerned that you’re getting too much or too little vitamin D?
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June
23,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
There is some evidence for migraines caused by changes in barometric pressure, such as summer thunderstorms. There are ways to lessen the impact of the headaches.
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May
05,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
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.
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April
28,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
If you're pulling the bicycle out of the garage for Bike To Work Day in May or just to enjoy warm weather, keep safety tips in mind to avoid a trip to the emergency department.
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2025
December
01,
2025
| 09:34 AM America/Chicago
Exposure to frigid temperatures can have serious consequences.
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July
29,
2025
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
In part two of our story on weight room safety, our expert covers cleanliness, attire and signs of a serious injury.
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April
08,
2025
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Overuse injuries in baseball can happen at young ages. So much so that experts have names for them. Read about how to keep your youngster off the sideline. 
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March
25,
2025
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
In part two of this story on outdoor water safety, our expert covers bug bites, life jackets, fumes, food and whether it's OK to swallow that lake water.
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January
08,
2025
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
When winter weather keeps you inside, take these tips to get a safe and effective workout.
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2024
September
12,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Fall sports are underway. An athletic trainer at OSF is pointing out the shortage of athletic trainers and encouraging people, especially young athletes, to look into the profession.
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March
22,
2024
| 11:09 AM America/Chicago
New federal data show nearly 108,000 people died of an overdose in 2022. That's up slightly from 2021.
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2023
December
28,
2023
| 10:59 AM America/Chicago
During the winter sports season, it's important to know the types of ankle injuries and how to treat them.
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September
19,
2023
| 10:44 AM America/Chicago
ACL injuries are possible in fall sports. While they can happen out of nowhere, hear how you can be proactive to protect your body.
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July
24,
2023
| 09:02 AM America/Chicago
Overuse injuries that aren't treated properly can cause long-lasting, chronic health problems. Here's how to identify overuse injuries and treat them.
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