Injury-Prevention Tips from Joffrey Dancers Help Recreational Athletes

Injury-Prevention Tips from Joffrey Dancers Help Recreational Athletes

Professional dancers, like professional athletes, are subject to injury because of the constant stress they put on their bodies. And…

Yoga for People with Back Pain

Yoga for People with Back Pain

Harvard Health Blog Whenever my lower back gets tight (which happens more often than not after being glued to my…

Study shows high school football players exhibit brain changes after single season

Study shows high school football players exhibit brain changes after single season

Arina P Habich / Shutterstock.com Source: Wake Forest School of Medicine whatdoctorsknow.com CHICAGO — Some high school football players exhibit…

The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: Preventive strategies can reduce risk of another dislocated shoulder

The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: Preventive strategies can reduce risk of another dislocated shoulder

By Robert Shmerling, M.D., Tribune Content Agency Q: I’ve dislocated my shoulder twice. What can I do to prevent this…

I Don’t Want to Be Like Derrick

I Don’t Want to Be Like Derrick

We want to play like our favorite sports stars, but we don’t want to be injured like them By Laura…

Getting Ready for Marathon Health

Getting Ready for Marathon Health

With the Chicago Marathon just two days away, the approximately 45,000 participants are as likely ready for the 26-mile run…