An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB/GYN, plays a vital role in the care of a woman’s overall health and wellbeing throughout her life. Therefore, it’s important to feel comfortable and confident in the provider you choose. Read a few tips to help you find the right ob/gyn care for you.

November 2016 - Whether a seasoned runner or beginner, here are five of the most common running injuries to watch out for and how to treat them.

November 2016 - When I moved to Saint Louis in 2009, I couldn’t run a quarter of a mile without stopping. After about a year of running (and hating running), I tried a 5K. It was the first time in my life that I ran 3.1 miles straight without stopping to walk. The only reason I was able to do that is because my running buddy encouraged me the entire way. As much as I loved that free T-shirt and banana, the camaraderie of running really got me hooked. 

November 2016 - One of the toughest things about a fall race is that you need to train through the heat and humidity of the summer…in Missouri.  So here are some tips to keep in mind while you work-out in that lovely Midwestern weather! 

November 2016 - For many years health professionals, nutritionists, primary care providers, and government agencies have focused on the obesity trends of adults. But at the turn of the century, many found that the trends in childhood and adolescent obesity were increasing at an alarming rate and contributing to the many adverse health effects that these children were then developing as adults.