Planet Fitness’ free summer pass returns for high schoolers

Teens will be able to work out for free with Planet Fitness’ High School Summer Pass. Here’s what to know and how to register.

Planet Fitness hiking new membership prices for first time since 1998

Planet Fitness is raising its membership prices following a period of market testing and weaker financial performance, while also planning to test higher prices for its premium Black Card membership amidst a challenging economic environment.

Addressing the negative stigmas and complexities around obesity
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Nearly 70 percent of U.S. adults are overweight, and a third are obese. Experts say obesity is a common and chronic disease.

TrainSpace to host workshop benefiting Chicago Autism Project
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TrainSpace in Chicago is hosting a personal training workshop this weekend on April 6. The event will also help raise money for the Chicago Autism Project.

New study finds women tend to see greater benefits from aerobic exercise
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The human body requires movement, like exercise, but now, new evidence is suggesting that when it comes to working out , men and women are not the same.

Scientists develop exercise pill promising benefits without effort
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How would you like to have the benefits of exercising without the effort? Scientists are working on a pill that might let you do that.

MoveMENt: Prioritizing men's mental health
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A group of Chicago personal trainers got together to create a space where men can support each other in their physical and mental health journeys. MoveMENt uses physical training to bond with other men looking to prioritize their mental health.

Can a weather rollercoaster make you sick?
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From t-shirts to winter coats, the Chicago area had a wild weather week. Could the drastic change in temps make you sick?

How aromatherapy can help health conditions
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Aromatherapy can help with a variety of conditions. Spas and massage therapists often use essential oils to enhance customers' healing experience.

Tips for helping teens overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Dr. Huma Khan from Advocate Children's Hospital talks about the impact Seasonal Affective Disorder can have on teens and how you can help them combat it.

You're probably not drinking enough water
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How much water do you drink in a day and how much do you need? Deena Centofanti delves into the answers in today's Health Watch.

Chicago gets new mental health funding from feds
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Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced new mental heatlh funding to support services in Chicago.

Minimally invasive surgery, medications revolutionizing weight loss

Are one of the new weight loss drugs right for you? Or is it something else? In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez weighs some of your options.

Preventing weight gain after quitting weight loss drugs
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Researchers say most people who start on a weight loss drug like Ozempic or Wegovy quit within a year. The Fox Medical Team spoke with an obesity specialist about how to keep the weight off after getting off the drugs.

How to stick to your New Year's Resolutions
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We're only halfway through January and if you're already struggling with your New Year's Resolutions, you're not the only one. The Fox Medical Team spoke with a brain scientist about how to keep going strong.