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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How do you celebrate when you’re stuck at home?  Featured
How do you celebrate when you’re stuck at home?
Whether it’s birthdays, anniversaries or religious holidays, here are some tips to maybe make some new traditions.
“My job is not just a job, it’s my ministry.”  
“My job is not just a job, it’s my ministry.” 
One Referral Supervisor shares her journey in healthcare.
5 nutrients women need 
5 nutrients women need
And find out where you can get each one of them from food.
Can you get COVID-19 from food containers or wrapping? 
Can you get COVID-19 from food containers or wrapping?
Here’s what a recent study and experts say.
How to avoid misusing antibiotics 
How to avoid misusing antibiotics
Doing this wrong can have serious consequences. Here’s what you should know.
3 reasons to drink chocolate milk after a workout 
3 reasons to drink chocolate milk after a workout
Think chocolate milk is just for kids? Think again. Chocolate milk has many health benefits – and some of them might surprise you.