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More than 50 million U.S. adults have arthritis. Many experience severe joint pain and, likely because of their pain, don’t do much exercising if at all.

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The winner of the inaugural LifeBridge Health and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) Innovation Challenge is Socially Determined, a digital startup developing the science of social determinates of health (SDOH) and implementing community-based intervention programs.

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Six digital health startups have been named finalists in the first LifeBridge Health and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) Innovation Challenge earning the chance to receive up to $50,000 to further the research and development of their ideas.

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Care Bravely is the new LifeBridge Health branding campaign. We didn’t come up with the Care Bravely campaign first. It was created after employees around LifeBridge Health explained what is truly important to them and how they do their jobs to make the lives of patients and families better.

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Many artificial intelligence ideas for healthcare are far-fetched or still years away from touching patients. However, the stroke service line at LifeBridge Health has been using “AI” at the beside since late 2016, and it’s already helping physicians save lives.

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Exercising and eating right are certainly primary components of wellness. But don’t underestimate the importance of keeping stress down. High stress really can interfere with your healthy eating and workout routines.

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Thyroid problems, like any health scare encountered during a pregnancy, can be unsettling for expectant parents—especially when a lump is found.

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LifeBridge Health and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) have joined forces for a Shark Tank-style challenge to find the best and brightest digital health startups to present innovative ideas that could change the face of healthcare. Challenge participants are presented with the chance to earn a prize of up to $50,000 and the opportunity to work directly with healthcare practitioners and industry experts to further their work.

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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, excess buildup of fat in the liver (specifically in people who don’t regularly drink or abuse alcohol), doesn’t only affect adults. It happens to be the leading cause of chronic liver disease in children.

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Does your child complain of stomachaches a lot? It may be what’s called functional abdominal pain.

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Did you know that some instruments used during operations can produce smoke that is hazardous to surgical teams and patients? Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Maryland decided it was time to do something about the situation.

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The Aging Surgeon Program at LifeBridge Health in Baltimore tests the skills of surgeons, both mentally and physically, to assess whether they are able to operate safely and accurately.

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Eating healthy, less of a priority for many in their youthful years, becomes all the more necessary as the risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s and other age-related conditions increases as you get older.

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Intra-workout nutrition doesn’t only apply to what you’re putting into your body while you are exercising. Rather, it encompasses what you eat or drink before, during and after a workout.

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Cutting back considerably on high-calorie foods, even full meals, in the days or weeks before Thanksgiving in anticipation of pigging out on turkey, sweet potato pie and other traditional dishes on the big day is a common pre-holiday diet plan.

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Looking for ways to make your Thanksgiving feast more nutritious? Here are some suggestions for preparing dishes:

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Ever ask yourself who are the people behind the scenes, the ones taking charge and handling patient care, administrative duties and emergencies in the wee hours after senior leaders (presidents, vice presidents and the like) have finished their normal shifts

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Is running a regular part of your routine? Here are five things you need to know about purchasing running shoes:

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There is no cure for lymphedema, chronic swelling (usually in the arms and legs, though other body parts can be affected) resulting from fluid buildup caused by blockages in the lymphatic system.

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Breastfeeding can have its challenges early on. There’s learning the appropriate feeding positions and techniques, knowing when and how often to feed the baby, and so many other intangibles.

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Not sure if your baby is getting enough milk from breastfeeding? Here are five ways to tell:

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Healthy vision is essential to a child’s success in the classroom. Some children may eventually require glasses.

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The overexertion of muscles through rigorous physical training and exercise can affect athletes’ performance and increase their risk for injury. In between those strenuous workouts, the body could use some pampering.

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Most people who are familiar with the term associate it with stroke (i.e., brain damage caused by disrupted blood flow to the brain). But aphasia, an impairment of language, is not always caused by stroke.

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Athletes no doubt want to avoid the injuries you hear about most: ankle sprains, concussions, groin pulls, hamstring strains, ACL tears. But the risk for an eye injury is not to be overlooked. Sports-related eye injuries are quite common, particularly among kids.

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Brian Deffaa has joined LifeBridge Health as the system’s first chief marketing officer. Deffaa will lead the development and execution of internal and external communications relating to marketing, branding and public relations.

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There is no permanent cure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in adults ages 50 and older affecting about 10 million Americans.

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It is most common in people 60 and older, but low vision can affect anyone at any age.

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Occasionally—at any given time—a sweet-sounding, classic children’s melody is played over the intercom system at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore for all to hear. It is part of a new tradition at the hospital that acknowledges a joyous time for families: the arrival of their new bundle of joy.

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A family history of cancer is certainly a common, uncontrollable risk factor. But most cancers aren’t inherited.

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According to the National Safety Council, there were more than 40,000 motor vehicle deaths across our nation in 2017, with distracted driving being cited as a major contributor.

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Ten LifeBridge Health nurses are among 50 nurses in the Greater Baltimore region who will be honored by Baltimore magazine this spring for their extraordinary contributions to the health care field.

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A New Outpatient Rehabilitation Program at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO) at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Is Enhancing Orthotic Care with New Pressure-Sensing 3D Technology That Can Help Physicians More Precisely Pinpoint the Cause of—and Better Treat—Foot-Related Ailments.

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A very common cause of infertility in women is a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Women are usually diagnosed with PCOS in their 20s or 30s after difficulties with getting pregnant, but the condition affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age (15 to 44) and is linked to health problems other than infertility.

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Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness among people ages 40 to 60. The longer you have diabetes, the greater your likelihood of developing vision problems increases.

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The Sandra and Malcolm Berman Brain & Spine Institute at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore recently became the first health care facility in Maryland to offer a new, minimally invasive surgical procedure for treating irritated nerves in the neck.

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Nicole Elliot and Jessica Graham were all smiles as they cuddled and introduced their respective newborn daughters on a sunny fall afternoon in an examination room on the third floor of Sinai Hospital of Baltimore’s Rosenbloom Building at Sinai Community Care, where the proud moms had started a friendship a few months earlier.

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Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is the leading cause of death among infants one month to one year of age, with more than 3,500 infants dying unexpectedly each year. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a major contributor.

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Depressed youth, compared to non-depressed youth, are at greater risk for suicide, substance abuse, early pregnancy, low educational attainment, recurrent depression, and poor long-term health.

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In this feature story, dietitians from LifeBridge Health offer some healthy strategies for those who are concerned about overindulging while watching the big game.

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The boards of Union Hospital of Cecil County and LifeBridge Health today announced that they have approved a letter of intent for Union Hospital and its affiliates to join the LifeBridge Health system.

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On January 8, 2018, Faraaz Yousuf became the president and chief operating officer (COO) at Northwest Hospital, a LifeBridge Health Center, in Randallstown, Maryland.

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It’s important to know what to do and what NOT to do so you can check out the eclipse without damaging your eyes or even causing blindness!

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The Joel Gamble Foundation (TJGF) is launching an exciting partnership with LifeBridge Health & Fitness and the Baltimore City Police Department designed to show inner city youth how to improve their athletic performance, their life skills and their self-confidence. The new initiative is part of TJGF’s established Health and Wellness Program, which was created to teach young men how to make healthy choices through exercise, nutrition and health care.

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LifeBridge Health CEO Neil Meltzer today announced a new organizational structure to navigate the system’s rapid growth and to provide strong leadership for its future. The new leadership structure will go into effect on July 1, 2017. LifeBridge Health senior executives Brian M. White, Leslie Simmons and David Krajewski will be promoted to the positions of Executive Vice President for LifeBridge Health.

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Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, Maryland is looking for participants for non-surgical treatment trial.

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Tips for your daughter's first OB/GYN visit from Dr. Julie Jacobstein, a board-certified adolescent gynecologist with LifeBridge Health.

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LifeBridge Health selects Jonathan Ringo, M.D., as president and chief operating officer (COO) of Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.