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Vicki Martinka Petersen
Vicki Martinka Petersen

Vicki Martinka Petersen, health enews contributor, is a digital copywriter on the content team at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. A former newspaper reporter, she’s worked in health care communications for the last decade. In her spare time, Vicki enjoys tackling her to be read pile, trying new recipes, meditating, and planning fun activities to do in the Chicago area with her husband and son.

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Here’s how to get the most benefits from your walking routine 
Here’s how to get the most benefits from your walking routine
Why you should get on your feet.
Help your body adjust to the time change with these tips 
Help your body adjust to the time change with these tips
Daylight Saving Time was a week ago, but if you’re still feeling groggy, here are some ways to help you adjust.
Reading and writing are good for your brain 
Reading and writing are good for your brain
Engaging your brain could help stave off dementia. Find out more.
Study: Picky eating isn’t limited to kids  Featured
Study: Picky eating isn’t limited to kids
Here’s why you should try new foods too.
Eat healthy while hitting the fast food drive-thru 
Eat healthy while hitting the fast food drive-thru
You can still make good choices even if you’re eating out.
One way to prioritize exercise during the busy holidays  Featured
One way to prioritize exercise during the busy holidays
You don’t have to try to keep up with your workouts alone.
What happens when you meditate every day? 
What happens when you meditate every day?
Here’s what I gained from 1,000 days of meditation.