Orthopedics

Without bones, muscles and joints, our bodies have no shape. Support your structure, build strength and bend deep, with news and knowledge to keep you on the move.

How to fight lower back pain

Diet and lifestyle changes—and a critical look at your workplace setup—could help put you on the path to healing.

Want a win-win exercise? Go biking

Looking for a high-intensity workout, or just a great leisurely activity? Your wellness goals can help steer your cycling plans.

One step at a time

Want to make a big impact on your health? Sit less and move more. Even a small amount of daily physical activity can make a difference.

Gardening for good health

Follow these smart steps to get the most from your happy place.

Thinking about a 5K? Think strategy

For the novice or the returning runner, these five tips can get you closer to your race goals.

Patient Story

‘Don’t limit yourself’

Plastic surgery to repair burn scars has given Blake Babic, 33, new hope for improved hand function.

Ready for tee time?

If you're headed to the links, a few smart precautions can help you avoid injuries.

Exercise—for body, for brain

A commitment to activity can work wonders for physical health, but it's often a healer for the mind, too.

10 things to know before lightning strikes

Here's your primer to keep it from happening to you.

Patient Story

‘I wanted to live’

After surviving some of the worst injuries trauma doctors have ever seen, Kim DeWind intends to "live life a little fuller."

Patient Story

‘I do everything now’

After doctors installed a small device in his spine, Don Ferris is enjoying a life without back pain—for the first time in years.

The heal-better diet

On the mend after injury or surgery? The right foods—and sometimes a few supplements—can hasten your recovery.