Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition that affects more than 5.7 million adults. It happens when the heart loses its ability to efficiently pump blood to the feet and hands, organs, [...]

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or ruptures. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States, READ MORE

Jennifer Francis was a physically active young woman until her mid-20s. Then a pain spiral began in her outer thigh that ultimately included her hip as well. She battled a common overuse injury [...]

Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic conditions for which people seek medical treatment READ MORE

Most Americans don’t move enough despite proven benefits, such as reduced risk of cancer and chronic diseases, and improved bone health, cognitive function, weight control, and overall quality of [...]

We can’t stop time. But with the right type and amount of physical activity, we can help stave off many age-related health problems and live life to its fullest READ MORE

Falls and a fear of falling can diminish your ability to lead a full and independent life. READ MORE

While we used to believe that pain originated within the tissues of our body, we now understand that pain does not exist until the brain determines it does. READ MORE

Basketball is the sport of first choice of millions of youth in the United States and, by some estimates, as many as 800 million individuals of all ages worldwide. READ MORE

US population estimates indicate that 5 percent of people over age 65—about 5.2 million—and more than 40 percent of people over the age of 85 have Alzheimer’s disease. READ MORE