Fitness and Well-being

It's a question many of us ask ourselves when we get older, "should I start taking a multivitamin?" FOX's Deena Centofanti has more on why you should start considering it.

Peter Kline and his rider athlete partner will complete their third marathon together in Chicago this weekend. Peter has run over 100 marathons and since his first time partnering with a disabled athlete, Peter has never completed another alone. He always brings a partner.

One way to reduce your blood pressure is to change your diet.

Several fall races are coming up in the next few weeks. From 5Ks to the Chicago Marathon in early October, runner have been training this summer. The Bronzeville Run/Walk returns for it's fourth year this weekend.

It's never too late to get active and stay limber throughout the ages. FOX 32's Anita Blanton visits a class of fit boomers that are changing the way we approach fitness while we age.

Chicago is home to a summit that celebrates women in medicine.

Athletes put a lot of wear and tear on their bodies, so it's important to put time into recovery. Physical therapy facilities in Chicago see people from off the street and athletes of all levels. Many people push through the pain, but therapists say pain is your body trying to tell you to slow down.

Grandparents that spend more time with their grandkids tend to be more active, health specialists say. That activity has huge benefits for blood sugar levels, blood pressure and even stress hormones.

Getting older ? a lot of people dread it. However, it is really an honor most people don't get. That is why researchers are trying to learn how to get everyone to become what they're calling ?superagers.?

Being active always helps make life a little happier. But for those living with chronic pain, sometimes the simplest tasks or just a walk down the street can be extremely unpleasant. September is national Pain Awareness Month, and Dr. Deepti Agarwal with Case Integrative Health joined Good Day Chicago with tips on managing pain.

Get ready to "Bike the Drive" this weekend as the event celebrates its 22nd year, with thousands of cyclists of all ages taking over the 15-mile length of Lake Shore Drive to benefit the Active Transportation Alliance.

Everyone's motherhood journey is different, but there strength and support are common necessities for women during their pregnancy. Yoga and fitness routines geared for expecting mothers can help women connect with each other and their bodies.

Robin Hammond from the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce previews their Health and Wellness weekend and details some of the fun, energetic offerings that will take place.

The watch is on in Chicago for the heat we're seeing. And with it, lots of concerns about health and safety especially when it comes to kids.