Regular exercise can produce lifelong benefits, especially for children. And it turns out that kids are more likely to get in the habit if the…
Bone is made up of a combination of collagen, bone cells and calcium. The calcium in bones gives it hardness and strength. Despite its hardnes…
With Christmas in the rear-view mirror, many of us look at the beginning of a new year as a time of analyzing what went well and what we want …
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When facing struggles in life, support can come from a variety of places.
Thanks to fitness trackers, apps and smart watches, just about everybody has a personal trainer on board.
Whether on a crisp, cold forest trail or in a warm gym, winter activities can keep Region residents fit and healthy.
Although back pain in young adults and teenagers is less common than back pain in adults, it can be equally bothersome to both the patients an…
Back pain is caused by many different conditions. Back pain can result from damage to the facet joints in the spine, fractures, nerve impingem…
Danielle Shimley, coach at Top Fuel CrossFit in Valparaiso, says a fit lifestyle can be tough on the skin.
Steve Clark had been looking forward to going to a Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field for weeks.
HAMMOND — I walked up to an obstacle course here the other day and quickly realized the error of my ways.
Before she suffered a life-threatening stroke, in 2016, Aubrey Ness had participated in two marathons.
There has been a lot of news lately about the use of stem cells to treat and possibly cure various diseases, including heart disease, diabetes…
Nancy Simko had done 5Ks before, but they weren't competitive.
You’ve decided to get into better shape. Great! Physical fitness is one of the keys to good health and a long life. And you’ve decided to enli…
Two years ago this month, Rick Suarez hadn't done any marathons. Since then, he has participated in four, with plans to run in more.
Teens and adults in the Region are invited to a one-hour workout later this month in Crown Point to raise money for a local anti-violence orga…
My patients often asked which is better for their back and neck pain, Tylenol or an NSAID. My answer to that question is usually an NSAID, but…
What is hypertension, or, in lay terms, what is high blood pressure?
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A few years ago, Steve Clark had a goal of getting down to 250 pounds. He weighed in as high as 423 just last September.
Conventional wisdom says that any exercise is better than no exercise. But while there’s a good deal of truth in that sentiment, there should …
A yearly fundraiser to honor a Cedar Lake native killed in the line of duty while a trainer at SeaWorld will be held Sept. 22 in Crown Point.
HIGHLAND — Pickleball is, apparently, expanding quicker than my waist line after a steak dinner.
Most patients with neck pain or a pinched nerve in the neck will get relief of their pain without surgical treatment. Most of these patients w…
As people age, they might notice their muscles growing stiffer and sorer, making it more difficult to do the everyday tasks they did when they…
The shoulder is a very complex joint due to its very extensive range of motion. Unlike other joints, the shoulder is very mobile, with motion …
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