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.

This author has already written 79 Articles
email
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.
The reason your lips are chapped may surprise you  Featured
The reason your lips are chapped may surprise you
Frigid weather isn’t always the sole cause.
The gentle, healing power of Qigong 
The gentle, healing power of Qigong
Not to be confused with Tai Chi, this ancient Chinese medicine practice may help your body physically and mentally.
Can’t remember what your doctor said? Read this 
Can’t remember what your doctor said? Read this
Get tips from an expert on how to get more out of your health visit.
The secrets to making a healthy soup 
The secrets to making a healthy soup
Find out which soups you should avoid and how to lighten up the cold weather favorite.
Turn your walk into a ruck 
Turn your walk into a ruck
It’s easy, low impact and inexpensive.
Hive survival guide: What’s triggering them? 
Hive survival guide: What’s triggering them?
They aren’t always caused by an allergic reaction.