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Bill Bunch’s favorite activities include golfing, tending to his yard, and playing catch with his grandson. Each one became more difficult and less enjoyable for the retiree during a six-year span in which a worsening back condition affected his hips, legs, and feet.

Exercise is good for your heart and offers many benefits, but do you really know how much physical activity you are getting? If not, then try a fitness tracker.

Matt Neil, radiotherapy service engineer on the BJC clinical asset management team.

Once a star athlete in high school and college, Cortez Ward has faced a number of serious medical challenges over the past several years -- and, today, he uses a wheelchair to get around.

Pet parents already know it: Our fur- and feather-babies are pretty amazing. Dogs and cats, guinea pigs, birds and more bring joy, laughter and unconditional love to our lives. But can a pet keep you healthy?

Explore how to thrive on a vegan diet. Learn about essential nutrients, protein sources and meal planning to help meet your nutritional needs through plant-based foods.

Every day for the next five years, 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65, and by 2030, 18 percent of the U.S.

An all-inclusive approach across health providers and communities can help address the disparity in Black maternal mortality rates.

Coffee consumption is a daily ritual for many. It's a comforting start to the day and, for some, a midday and evening pick-me-up. But how much is too much? Understanding coffee consumption is crucial because it can influence your health significantly.

Clearing away snow and ice may be hazardous to your health, says Gus Theodos, MD, BJC Medical Group cardiologist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Shoveling snow causes thousands of injuries and about 100 deaths each year in the United States. Most of those deaths are due to heart attacks.