How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation

Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.

'I refused to die': Cancer survivor beats the odds, will run Chicago Marathon
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Anyone striving to cover 26.2 miles must be tough and clearly fit, but one runner in this year's Chicago Marathon thinks his key to success is that he's so stubborn.

'I refused to die': Cancer survivor beats the odds, will run Chicago Marathon

Anyone striving to cover 26.2 miles must be tough and clearly fit, but one runner in this year's Chicago Marathon thinks his key to success is that he's so stubborn.

Cancer survivor beats the odds, will run Chicago Marathon
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Anyone striving to cover 26.2 miles must be tough and clearly fit, but one runner in this year's Chicago Marathon thinks his key to success is that he's so stubborn.

Chicago-based nonprofit health system says 'IT security issue' disrupts operations
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A spokesperson for the Chicago company would not explain the nature of the apparent cyberattack, such as whether the organization?s IT network was hit by ransomware.

Chicago-based nonprofit health system says 'IT security issue' disrupts operations

A spokesperson for the Chicago company would not explain the nature of the apparent cyberattack, such as whether the organization’s IT network was hit by ransomware.

Dietitian Carolyn Williams shares healthy meal options to heal chronic inflammation
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Chronic inflammation can cause all kinds of problems, but you can heal yourself by eating the right foods! Carolyn Williams, a registered dietitian and a James Beard Award-winning food and health journalist, shares some simple one-pan recipes you can cook in 15 minutes to eat your way to a healthier you.

The 5 lesser-known symptoms of menopause
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A lot of women know what the common symptoms of menopause are, but there's some hidden ones they would never associate with "the change of life." Menopause educator Andrea Donsky joined Good Day Chicago to talk about the five lesser-known symptoms.

Spread of Covid-19 in Illinois at lowest rate since April

Officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health cite the state's high vaccination rate for the declines.

Spread of Covid-19 in Illinois at lowest rate since April
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Officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health cite the state's high vaccination rate for the declines.

Chicago doctor works with task force, Biden in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
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Dr. Sadia Haider of Rush University Medical Center serves on the board that is working with President Joe Biden in the wake of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.

Bad habits to avoid in pursuit of a healthy life
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Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, dishes on bad habits to start ditching and foods that will always leave you hungry for more.

'Family Connects': Chicago program aims to help new moms
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Developed at Duke University, the in-home nurse service for families with newborns is popping up across the country ? including in Chicago.