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Get Into Fitness

The American Heart Association recommends adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week. Yet nearly 80 percent of American adults fall short of this recommendation. This month, learn ways to work more exercise into your routine and how it benefits your health. You’ll also find answers to common fitness questions and get tips to start moving.
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Six Ways Exercise Benefits Your Health

By Dr. Mark Gomez

It’s easy to come up with excuses for skipping a workout, but the truth is no one can afford to be inactive.

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Five Tips to Start a Fitness Routine

By Dr. Jacqueline Ross

Starting a fitness program is one of the best things you can do to improve your health. There are many benefits: weight loss, preventing heart disease and diabetes, and lowering your risk for stroke.

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Taking Intimidation Out of Fitness

By Carol Teteak

By now, most of us know how important it is to exercise. But it can still be a challenge to get started. A large part of it is the unknown – many people don’t know what to do ...

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Featured Articles

Windy City Live: Heart Health

Dr. Michelle Meziere and Wendy Murphy from Edward-Elmhurst Health appeared on a recent episode of Windy City Live on ABC7 to answer common questions about heart attacks.

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Five Cardiac Risk Factors You Need to Know

People tend to think if they're feeling good, they must be in good health. But the truth is, you can feel great and still be at a higher risk for heart disease.

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Six Successful Diet Strategies

If you’ve ever considered dieting, you know just how confusing it can be with all the conflicting advice. But it doesn’t have to be so complicated.

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Back pain can affect everything from simple self-care, to your job, to how you interact with your family and friends. When your back is compromised, so is your life.

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Tips to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy

A healthy pregnancy starts even before you get pregnant. Start by making an appointment with your doctor for a full exam, blood work and lab evaluation.

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Is it Time for a Joint Replacement?

If you find yourself unable to perform simple tasks after trying more conservative treatments, it may be time to consider a joint replacement.

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