Articles tagged with 'trauma' | OSF HealthCare

The holidays can be anything but joyous for survivors of violent crime. But there are ways to overcome those feelings to help  get past the rough days. 

Children spend time with older relatives during the summer, but they may not know how to respond to an emergency in an unfamiliar home.

The tennis-like sport that made a comeback in 2023 remains popular with older adults.

June is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)  awareness month.

There’s no debating that being a first responder is stressful, but it’s rewarding, says one longtime OSF Mission Partner who trains those workers.

A recent study on mice in Australia linked damage inside the nose to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. 

Most medical professionals agree there is some evidence for migraines caused by changes in barometric pressure. There are ways to lessen the impact of the headaches.

A cutting-edge stroke drug recently rolled out at OSF HealthCare, Tenecteplase, is already turning the tide for people who have suffered a stroke.

With gun violence comes a range of emotions including anger and fear. While it's easy to get caught up in the emotion of the incident, experts agree there are ways to help people move forward. 

New childhood obesity guidelines from the AAP include medication and surgery. An OSF HealthCare dietician says families should be all in with their plan.