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

Last year, Michelle Mick was driving, minutes away from Missouri Baptist Medical Center, when she encountered an odd and uncomfortable sensation.

Find the perfect healthy holiday gift now. Explore fitness subscriptions, ergonomic workout clothes, reusable water bottles and more for wellness enthusiasts.

Walking or running? Both have unique health benefits from boosting mood to improving endurance. Find out which is optimal for your health journey.

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.

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.

Summer is all about fun in the sun, but accidents can happen when you least expect them. Whether you're hiking through the woods or lounging at the beach, it's essential to be prepared for any mishap that might come your way.

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.