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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Could drinking this improve your brain function? 
Could drinking this improve your brain function?
Some basic healthy habits can lower your risk of cognitive decline.
5 things to know about COVID-19 boosters  Featured
5 things to know about COVID-19 boosters
COVID-19 can’t be stopped without you.
Consuming more of this may help lower your blood pressure  Featured
Consuming more of this may help lower your blood pressure
A doctor suggests this study could be more reliable than most.
3 ways good friends can help us feel healthier  Featured
3 ways good friends can help us feel healthier
It might be in your best interest to have a bestie.
Just had a baby? Keep this on your radar 
Just had a baby? Keep this on your radar
Find out which conditions during pregnancy can put you at risk for heart disease later.
Can a dog help reduce the chance of getting this condition? 
Can a dog help reduce the chance of getting this condition?
The same finding wasn’t made about cats.
Can generosity lessen your stress? 
Can generosity lessen your stress?
Helping others makes us feel good and now a research study shows a certain type of giving may have even greater health benefits.