Dr. Brian Cunningham, a physical therapist with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill,. is part of the elite medical team that cares for the U.S. Olympic Swim Team. We asked him a few questions to learn more about ...

Since 1896, the United States has totaled more than 200 gold medals in men’s and women’s swimming. With the hard work, determination and passion of more than 100 elite athletes, the U.S. stands at the top of the board for ...

Recent research suggests eating green tomatoes and apples may be key in avoiding muscle atrophy as people age. University of Iowa scientists discovered the first example of a protein that causes muscle loss during aging. They also discovered two natural compounds, one found ...

Anyone who has ever lost weight knows that lost pounds often return. No matter how hard you try, they seem to find a way to creep back on. A new study explains that your body’s physiology might be to blame. ...

Want the information you just learned to stick? A new study suggests hitting the gym four hours later may be the key. Published in the journal Current Biology, the study – conducted by Dutch researchers – asked participants to match ...

Almost every woman has at one point in time asked themselves “do I want to have children?” While the answer is not always yes, for those that do answer in the affirmative, another question follows: “what should I do when ...

At the age of 56 and weighing in at 283 pounds, Hope Brown had a number of health problems that were affecting her quality of life. She suffered from obesity, arthritis and even breathing issues. While she had long been ...