Weightloss and Wellness

In an effort to prevent concussions in young athletes, UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine partnered with Birmingham Youth Sports League to donate Guardian Caps to community youth.

UAB Vein Clinic treats various types of vein disease and can help reduce vein pain.

A UAB brain expert discusses the ways exercise can improve overall brain health.

Researchers attribute this rise in exposures to an increase in prescriptions for these medications and an increase in therapeutic errors.

It is never too late for individuals to take steps to help manage their health as they age.

UAB is poised to lead the way in nutrition research and education, empowering students, professionals and community members to improve health outcomes through practical, evidence-based approaches.

The combo drug could mark a significant step forward in medical weight management — especially for patients struggling to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.

UAB Sports Medicine experts are providing their top recommended tips to minimize golf injuries.

Chronic stress can increase inflammation in the brain, which can impact sleep, cognition and memory and potentially increase one’s risk for neurodegenerative diseases.

Helping children develop healthy habits at a young age can help lower their risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems later in life.

One UAB nutrition researcher suggests incorporating more plant-based protein can help improve overall nutrition.

The commission recommends a shift away from relying solely on BMI to more accurately define obesity as a disease.

Stay committed to those health and wellness goals this new year with these tips from a UAB sports and exercise medicine physician.