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Don't read the following if you don't want easy, user-friendly strategies to lose weight and look fantastic. Implementing these tips may lead to reduced body fat and increased energy levels, as well as feelings of vitality and euphoria. More »

 
 
 
 

If you have congestive heart failure, following a few simple tips can help keep you healthy and active. More »

 
 
 
How To Avoid Winter Weight Gain

Author: Jamie Joyner, RD, LD, HFS, St. Luke's Hospiital, Chesterfield
Topics: Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness, Healthy Living, Men's Health, Seasonal Health, Women's Health

 

Whether you are trying to lose a few pounds or simply trying to maintain your weight this season, there are a few things that could work against you. More »

 
 
 
Train Your Brain - The Benefits Of Exercise As We Age

Author: Lisa Veile-West R.N., BSN Team Health Coordinator, Hannibal Regional Hospital
Topics: Brain & Nervous System, Exercise & Fitness, Healthy Living, Mental Health

 

Physical exercise is good for our general physical health, but did you know that it is also good for our brain? Exercise increases blood circulation and the resulting oxygen and glucose that reach your brain, which improves cerebral blood vessel growth. More »

 
 
 
 

Teach your children to listen to their bodies. Pain is the body’s way of telling us that something is wrong and we need to fix it. Don’t let your young athlete play through a painful injury that could lead to permanent damage. More »

 
 
 
 

Head injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes, as well as the leading cause of permanent disability. The single most effective way to reduce head injuries from bicycle crashes is by simply wearing a helmet. More »

 
 
 
It’s Fun To Be Fit!

Author: Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City
Topics: Children's Health, Exercise & Fitness, Healthy Living, Parenting & Family , Seasonal Health

 

Warm weather and longer daylight hours provide the perfect opportunity for your child to get more physical activity. While it may be difficult for your child to get excited about “exercise,” most kids like fun activities that make physical activity more appealing. More »

 
 
 
 

Working behind a desk offers a fairly low risk job, but there are a few “under the radar” risks that pose a threat to your long-term health. If gone unchecked, your everyday desk-job habits have the potential to affect long-term eye, back, wrist and overall body health. More »

 
 
 
 

Back pain affects your daily standard of living and can lead to a host of other problems. So how can you prevent it? More »

 
 
 
 

Osteoporosis is every woman's concern because what you do now will affect to what extent you deal with this disease later. Women of all ages can take immediate action to prevent osteoporosis and teach their children and grandchildren about the importance of maintaining healthy bones. More »

 
 
 
 

Overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, which all can lead to heart disease. More »

 
 
 
 

Set weight-loss goals that work for you, improve your health and help you accept yourself – inside and out. More »

 
 
 
 

Essentially, weight loss boils down to increased daily activity and, most importantly, reduced intake of calories. And, the number one key to weight loss is accountability. More »

 
 
 
 

As you age, your risk for falling increases. To reduce your risk for falling, following these simple steps. More »

 
 
 
How To Treat Children's Sports Injuries

Author: Paul Jenkins, Physical Therapist, BJC HealthCare, St. Louis
Topics: Bone & Joint Health, Children's Health

 

If your child suffers an injury, use RICE for treatment. More »

 
 
 
30 Minutes Of Daily Walking Helps Keep Your Heart Healthy

Author: Nicholas Powers, D.O., Family Medicine Physician, SSM DePaul Health Center, St. Louis
Topics: Exercise & Fitness, Healthy Living

 

This may sound easy, but the hardest part is "every day." Learn how to make this an easy habit. More »

 
 
 
Surgery Last, But Not Least, Treatment Option for Back Pain

Author: Daniel J. Scodary, M.D., SSM Neurosciences Institute, St. Louis
Topics: Bone & Joint Health, Brain & Nervous System, Exercise & Fitness

 

A new understanding of the primary cause of chronic back pain has ushered in safe, corrective surgical procedures that relieve a pain that so often interferes with work, normal daily activities and relaxation. More »

 
 
 
Avoid Water Tragedies; Practice Swimming Safety

Author: Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, Mo.
Topics: Children's Health, Exercise & Fitness, Parenting & Family

 

Swimming can be a great summer pastime for kids. Keep safety in mind to maximize the fun while minimizing the risk. More »

 
 
 
School Is Out ... Get The Kids Out, Too!

Author: Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City
Topics: Children's Health, Exercise & Fitness, Healthy Living, Parenting & Family

 

Help set an example and encourage kids to get outside this summer. More »

 
 
 
Maximize Your Workout With Interval Training

Author: Jeremy Koerber, Fitness Center Manager, Barnes-Jewish WellAware Center
Topics: Exercise & Fitness, Healthy Living

 

If you consider the time between your annual New Year’s resolution gym visits interval training, you may be taking the wrong approach. This video will show you how to make the most of your time with interval training. More »

 
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