Articles by "Ben Hoekstra"

Ben Hoekstra
Ben Hoekstra

Ben Hoekstra is a public affairs coordinator with Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. He previously worked in marketing and PR for various Milwaukee nonprofits and received his master’s degree in Corporate Communications from Marquette University. He enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and all things Milwaukee.

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Do you need some more green in your life? 
Do you need some more green in your life?
If you’re stressed out, getting an indoor plant might help and you don’t even need to have a green thumb.
Should you get your eyes dilated? 
Should you get your eyes dilated?
Your eyes are a window to something much more practical than your soul.
Are you cleaning your house too much? 
Are you cleaning your house too much?
An expert weighs in on how cleaning is correlated to your immune system.
6 things to expect during a baby’s first checkup 
6 things to expect during a baby’s first checkup
It may feel like a whirlwind the hours after your child’s birth. Here’s what to expect.
Know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning 
Know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
Turning your heat back on? Read this.
Headache vs. Migraine 
Headache vs. Migraine
Know the difference – and when to see someone.
How to deal with chronic pain 
How to deal with chronic pain
What if you have pain that doesn’t go away?