The healthy spine isn't perfectly straight—and that's a good thing! The natural forward and backward curves make it easier for our spines to absorb forces as we move about our day. The spine normally curves slightly toward the front of the body in the neck and lower back. We call this lordosis. The spine curves slightly toward the back of the body in the middle back. We call this kyphosis. People can have varying degrees of lordosis and kyphosis, and about 2 to 3 percent of the American population has less-typical curves known as scoliosis. Keep reading to learn about what scoliosis is, how to

The healthy spine isn't perfectly straight—and that's a good thing! The natural forward and backward curves make it easier for our spines to absorb forces as we move about our day. The spine normally curves slightly toward the front of the body in the neck and lower back. We call this lordosis. The spine curves slightly toward the back of the body in the middle back. We call this kyphosis. People can have varying degrees of lordosis and kyphosis, and about 2 to 3 percent of the American population has less-typical curves known as scoliosis. Keep reading to learn about what scoliosis is, how to

The healthy spine isn't perfectly straight—and that's a good thing! The natural forward and backward curves make it easier for our spines to absorb forces as we move about our day. The spine normally curves slightly toward the front of the body in the neck and lower back. We call this lordosis. The spine curves slightly toward the back of the body in the middle back. We call this kyphosis. People can have varying degrees of lordosis and kyphosis, and about 2 to 3 percent of the American population has less-typical curves known as scoliosis. Keep reading to learn about what scoliosis is, how to

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Getting your child interested in vegetables might feel like an uphill climb sometimes, especially if you have picky eaters at home. To avoid having all your mealtimes feel like Battle of the Broccoli, use these six ideas to get more veggies into your kids' diet: 1. Lead by example. When it comes to food, your job as a parent is to decide what, where and when your children eat. It's your child's job to decide whether and how much they eat. Respecting these roles can be difficult when you're worried your children aren't eating enough—or when they refuse to eat what you prepare. One thing you can

Getting your child interested in vegetables might feel like an uphill climb sometimes, especially if you have picky eaters at home. To avoid having all your mealtimes feel like Battle of the Broccoli, use these six ideas to get more veggies into your kids' diet: 1. Lead by example. When it comes to food, your job as a parent is to decide what, where and when your children eat. It's your child's job to decide whether and how much they eat. Respecting these roles can be difficult when you're worried your children aren't eating enough—or when they refuse to eat what you prepare. One thing you can

A stroke is a medical emergency that causes a lack of blood flow to an area of the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies of stroke every 4 minutes. Doctors and researchers know that early diagnosis and treatment is associated with better outcomes in stroke. In other words, if you or someone you love experiences a stroke, the chances of having a better functional level are much greater if you receive medical attention sooner. The best way you can increase the odds of better

A stroke is a medical emergency that causes a lack of blood flow to an area of the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies of stroke every 4 minutes. Doctors and researchers know that early diagnosis and treatment is associated with better outcomes in stroke. In other words, if you or someone you love experiences a stroke, the chances of having a better functional level are much greater if you receive medical attention sooner. The best way you can increase the odds of better

SIU Medicine is looking for talented individuals, including medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, clinic nurses, medical office managers and medical office associates, to join our health care teams. Talk with representatives one on one, discover SIU's exceptional benefits package and learn about the hiring process during an open house event on Thursday, Nov. 4, at Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, Springfield. Come with questions and your resume. We can't wait to meet you! Check out a list of open positions at www.siumed.edu/careers.