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Jennifer Benson
Jennifer Benson

Jennifer Benson, health enews contributor, is coordinator of public affairs for Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She has 10+ years of community development and communication experience for non-profits and has a BA in Architecture from Judson University in Elgin, IL. Outside of work, you can find her planning the next adventure near water or rocks, re-organizing spaces, working on her Master’s in Public Health, caring for her senior citizen cat, keeping to healthy moving and eating disciplines and growing green things wherever she can find room.

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Is salad always healthy? 
Is salad always healthy?
Many not-so-healthy options are typically available. Here’s what to choose.
A two-mile walk that was two years in the making 
A two-mile walk that was two years in the making
After a serious accident, he hopes to walk again this year.
Does rain increase joint pain? 
Does rain increase joint pain?
“The spring and summer season brings about the most joint pain for my patients.”
Besides your doctor, you will want this person caring for you in the hospital 
Besides your doctor, you will want this person caring for you in the hospital
But how do you find the best ones?
Are you repressing your emotions? 
Are you repressing your emotions?
Research offers insight into the personalities of those who stifle their feelings and reveals the health risks.
This trendy tea has preventative and healing traits 
This trendy tea has preventative and healing traits
It’s been known for centuries to lower cholesterol and protect against cancer. Should it replace your morning cup of joe?
10 uncommon tips to avoid winter weight gain  Featured
10 uncommon tips to avoid winter weight gain
Prevent post-holiday pounds with these proven methods.