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Kristen Johnson
Kristen Johnson

Kristen Johnson, health enews contributor, is a public affairs and marketing manager with Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She previously worked as a speechwriter and staffer on Capitol Hill. She enjoys running marathons, good coffee and exploring Chicago’s many neighborhoods.

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La lucha de una mujer contra el cáncer de seno alcanzó grandes distancias 
La lucha de una mujer contra el cáncer de seno alcanzó grandes distancias
Cuando Erika fue diagnosticada por primera vez con cáncer de seno, tuvo que dejar a su familia para recibir tratamiento en México. Cuando el cáncer regresó, recurrió a un hospital de Illinois en busca de ayuda y apoyo.
One woman’s fight against breast cancer reached great distances 
One woman’s fight against breast cancer reached great distances
When Erika was first diagnosed with breast cancer, she had to leave her family behind to get treatment in Mexico. When her cancer came back, she turned to an Illinois hospital for help and support.
Want to lose weight? The truth hurts. 
Want to lose weight? The truth hurts.
Honesty may be the key to lasting, sustainable weight loss.
What you can learn from Tiger Woods’ recovery from a car crash  Featured
What you can learn from Tiger Woods’ recovery from a car crash
This is how Tiger’s recovery is like eating an elephant.
Women are 10 times more likely to have a broken heart, literally 
Women are 10 times more likely to have a broken heart, literally
Broken hearts aren’t just a metaphor. Broken heart syndrome, otherwise known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy is on the rise, especially for women.
Worried sick? Your heart might be. 
Worried sick? Your heart might be.
Levels of stress, anxiety, loneliness and worry are on the rise due to the pandemic, and it might impact your long-term heart health. Our expert explains why and what you can do about it.
X-ray vision for surgeon speeds recovery from spine surgery 
X-ray vision for surgeon speeds recovery from spine surgery
A new minimally invasive augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation system can offer your surgeon a 3-D view of your unique spinal anatomy during procedures.