Olympic coach saves four lives
An Olympic coach’s selfless gift will live on well past the 2016 Summer Games. 35-year-old Stefan Henze, a 2004 silver medalist in canoe slalom who …
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People with clean homes do these three things
While it’s difficult to keep a tidy home with kids, pets and busy schedules, some people seem to excel in this department, while others struggle. …
9 out of 10 strokes are preventable
Are strokes largely preventable? One study found that there are 10 modifiable risk factors responsible for nine out of every ten strokes around the world. The …
Many heart failure patients don’t return to work
One year after first-time hospitalization for heart failure, one-third of the patients who survived had not returned to work, according to a Danish study presented …
People with clean homes do these three things
While it’s difficult to keep a tidy home with kids, pets and busy schedules, some people seem to excel in this department, while others struggle. …
Is your job making you sick?
When it comes to your work space, there are countless factors that can impact your overall health. Dr. Yasser Said, an internal medicine physician at Advocate …
Tips for staying active at work
If you are worried that spending hours each week sitting in your car commuting to and from a seated desk job may be affecting your health, two …
Health benefits of a clean home
A study done at Indiana University found a correlation between a clean home and physical fitness. Researchers found participants with cleaner homes exercised more. “At …
Dissolving device offers new treatment for heart disease
New heart care technology being used at the Advocate Heart Institute at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill. is dissolving inside of patients. Cardiologists …
Why your walking pace matters
Walking is a popular way to exercise, as it requires no equipment or skills and is low impact. But, new research shows that people should …