Articles by "Cassie Richardson"

Cassie Richardson
Cassie Richardson

Cassie Richardson, health enews contributor, is a storyteller and external communications professional at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She helps translate complex clinical work into clear, people-focused narratives for the media and communities. With a background in strategic communications and a parallel creative life as a screenwriter, she brings a sharp sense of structure, character and the hero’s journey to every project she supports. Outside of work, she is passionate about hot yoga and the grounding, creative clarity it brings to her day.

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No pain, no gain? Think again 
No pain, no gain? Think again
Intense, high-impact workouts aren’t for everyone. Consider a gentler approach to getting in shape.
Try these 3 tips to be healthier at work 
Try these 3 tips to be healthier at work
Do you feel like long work hours are standing in the way of a healthy lifestyle?
Here’s how to avoid getting sick from the heat  Featured
Here’s how to avoid getting sick from the heat
5 simple tips to keep you and your family out of the emergency room.
Does using this fashion accessory signal a risk for heart disease? 
Does using this fashion accessory signal a risk for heart disease?
If you’re intrigued by this stylish statement piece, there may be cause for concern.
The surprising – and dangerous – new status symbol 
The surprising – and dangerous – new status symbol
This “source of social capital” could cause a variety of health issues, including hair loss, upset stomach, stroke and heart attack.
This everyday item is loaded with germs 
This everyday item is loaded with germs
Something you use on a daily basis is harboring a large amount of disease-causing bacteria.
Can job status increase your risk of death? 
Can job status increase your risk of death?
Employment, or lack thereof, may be posing great danger to your health.