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The holidays are filled with a multitude of wonderful memories, many of them centered around family, friends and food. Before you deck the halls and gather around the kitchen table, consider the following tips on keeping your body, mind and spirit healthy.

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.

Every February, the United States recognizes and celebrates the incredible innovations and achievements of African Americans who changed American history and shaped Black history.

If you can make one change to mitigate your chances of getting colorectal cancer, it should be this one.

During frequent traveling from March–December 2025, Khalid Siddiqui, 75, of Suwanee, Georgia, experienced chest pain and difficulty breathing that came and went. During visits with family in Toronto, Canada, and later in St. Louis, he assumed the discomfort was caused by cold temperatures and the physical strain of travel.

Feeling the pinch from high food costs at the grocery store? While the cost of food has increased 7.4% over the past year, you can still afford to eat healthful foods, says Missouri Baptist Medical Center dietitian nutritionist Sherri Hoyt, RDN, LD. She offers some wallet-wise ways to stretch your food dollar while still banking good nutrition.

Summer has a way of making us feel carefree. It's a time to slow down, spend long days outside, relax with a dip in the pool, or ride bikes with your children—just like when you were a kid. Although summer spells fun, it also comes with risks, such as heat and sun exposure.

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.

Chief Nursing Executive, East Region