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Bones and Joints

5 Facts About Gout

Learn why gout is much more than just a pain in the big toe

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Bones and Joints

Plantar Fasciitis and Your Aching Feet

Plantar fasciitis is a frustrating foot injury that often afflicts runners, causing pain in the heel and sole

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Cancer

5 Tips for Talking to Someone With Cancer

What to say — and do — when you're not sure how to help

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Spine & Back

The Power of Good Posture

An expert explains what good posture looks like, and the health benefits of standing and sitting tall

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Mental & Behavioral Health

Mindfulness Can Help in Stressful Times

Calming your anxiety allows you to take better care of yourself and others

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Cancer

Life After Cancer: The Road Ahead

How certain cancer treatments can affect your long-term health

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Cancer

Lung Cancer in Never Smokers

For people who have never smoked, it is difficult to determine a single factor that is directly responsible for the disease.

Food & Nutrition

Should You Be Taking Vitamin Supplements?

Beth Marshall-Bergman, DO, a primary care physician at Rush Oak Park Hospital, talks about vitamin supplements

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Food & Nutrition

Is the Keto Diet Right for You?

For the right person who's ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle, the keto diet can offer surprising benefits

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Children’s Health

Teach Your Children the ABCs of Good Health

Helping your children develop a lifetime of healthy habits for their physical, academic and emotional well-being is as easy as ABC – or is it?