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Staying active helps maintain joint flexibility and balance, promotes better posture and strengthens bones.

Healthy bones are a critical component of the human body. Proper nutrition, calcium and vitamin D supplements are all excellent ways to improve bone health. Charles Grimshaw, MD, a BJC Medical Group orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at Christian Hospital, says that monitoring for osteoporosis, osteopenia (a condition that occurs when there’s a decrease in bone mineral density) and metabolic deficiencies, like deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D, are proactive approaches for supporting bone health.

Some people think that aches and pains and limited mobility are normal parts of aging or something they simply have to deal with. Often, that’s not the case.

Family, music and faith helped Carl Summers in his recovery from substance use. Now an employee of BJC Behavioral Health, he shares his story as a way of helping others.

What’s the most common health concern for people over 65?

Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from stroke every year, according to the American Stroke Association, making stroke the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from stroke every year, according to the American Stroke Association, making stroke the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States.

St. Louis winters can be unpredictable, but your training regimen doesn’t have to be, says Move by BJC manager and exercise physiologist Aaron Gutjahr.

The COVID-19 pandemic has paused our lives in many ways. But with stroke, every moment counts in the road to recovery. If you suspect you or a loved one is having a stroke, call 911. Learn more about the extra precautions we are taking at our hospitals because your health and safety are our top priorities.