While binge-watching isn’t a new phenomenon, it has become the norm for many individuals with the ease of online streaming. But as more people are subscribing to Netflix, HBO GO and Hulu, more research is also being conducted to examine the health problems associated with people who can’t help but watch multiple episodes. “Television is a part of our everyday lives. ...

Michael Buckwalter, a freelance horn player, had always been healthy. So, he didn’t worry too much about skipping primary care services like physicals and colonoscopies because of his limited insurance coverage. But a few years ago, that all changed. “I had the occasional bout of hemorrhoids,” he says. “Because I’m a horn player, that’s pretty common. But in 2013, after ...

Just in time for National Nutrition Month, a new study predicts that lowering the cost of fruits and vegetables could have a very positive impact on the health of many Americans. Researchers at Harvard and Tufts Universities developed a computer model to help make these projections on the effects of lowering the price and the health outcomes. The results found that ...

You may be burning more calories than you think, according to a recent study that found a varying walking pace can burn more calories often not accounted for in traditional measurements. According to researchers at the Ohio State University, changing up one’s pace can burn up to 20 percent more calories than walking at a constant speed. “Walking at any speed costs some energy, but when you’re ...

A sleepy rear end could be the cause of aches and pains in your knees, hips and back. Recent news articles have been calling attention to Dormant Butt Syndrome, a silly-sounding, but very real condition that can occur as a result of a lack of physical activity and neglecting the glute muscles. “Glute muscles are sometimes overlooked in exercise regimens ...

There are many factors that contribute to a healthy diet, and supplying your body with the right nutrients becomes even more important when you have a weight loss goal in mind. “When trying to lose weight, you should focus on long-term lifestyle changes instead of short-term diet fads,” says Gina Doocy, a registered dietitian at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center ...

Many people have experienced abdominal discomfort at some point in their lives, and a common culprit can be air in the digestive tract. “When air gets into the GI tract, it can cause burping, a full sensation in the stomach or bloating—or excessive flatulence,” says Dr. Dzifaa K. Lotsu, a gastroenterologist at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. “These ...

You may be burning more calories than you think, according to a recent study that found a varying walking pace can burn more calories often not accounted for in traditional measurements. According to researchers at the Ohio State University, changing up one’s pace can burn up to 20 percent more calories than walking at a constant speed. “Walking at any speed costs some energy, but when you’re ...

August 12th, 2015, seemed like just an average night. But when I went for a normal distance training run, it was transformed into something that changed my life forever. While out on my evening run, I suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. I was rushed by ambulance to the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center emergency room. Through the work of the ...

With temperatures reaching the 90s this past Saturday and summer almost underway, both adults and children should be mindful of heat-related illnesses. Being outside for too long without the appropriate amount of fluids could result in dehydration. According to the Mayo Clinic, men should consume about three liters of fluid per day, while women should consume about 2.2 liters, with this ...