Articles by "Mary Arens"

Mary Arens
Mary Arens

Mary Arens, health enews contributor, is a senior content specialist at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She has 20+ years of experience in communications plus a degree in microbiology. Outside of work, Mary makes healthy happen with hiking, yoga, gardening and walks with her dog, Chester.

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Why low blood pressure can also be dangerous 
Why low blood pressure can also be dangerous
There are many possible underlying causes of having chronic low blood pressure. Learn how severity can vary.
Permacrisis is real – here’s how you can manage it. 
Permacrisis is real – here’s how you can manage it.
Just hearing about a traumatic event can lead to permacrisis and can have the following impact on your health.
Not lifting weights may be as bad as smoking 
Not lifting weights may be as bad as smoking
Grip strength may be a key factor in determining your biological age. Learn what other lifestyle modifications can help you “reverse” the clock.
Do you snack more than you eat meals?  Featured
Do you snack more than you eat meals?
Luckily, there are easy steps you can take to make healthier snack decisions that don’t interfere with your regular meals.
The health-boosting powers of flaxseed 
The health-boosting powers of flaxseed
It’s a super versatile food that you can easily incorporate into many of your favorite sweet and savory dishes. Learn how it may improve your digestion.
The real reason you get sick more in winter 
The real reason you get sick more in winter
Researchers just discovered the biological ‘why’ behind the age-old myth. It may have to do with your nose.
A furry friend may help keep your mind sharp 
A furry friend may help keep your mind sharp
Besides companionship, owning a pet can improve many areas of your health. Learn who can especially benefit.