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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Can stress make you sick? 
Can stress make you sick?
It may be prematurely aging your immune system.
Should you try the new spin on walking? 
Should you try the new spin on walking?
See what health benefits you can gain by walking backward.
Should you get tested for Lyme disease? 
Should you get tested for Lyme disease?
Symptoms can occur right away or even months later.
This summertime staple is more than just water 
This summertime staple is more than just water
A watermelon’s ripeness can affect its nutritional value.
Permacrisis is real – here’s how you can manage it. 
Permacrisis is real – here’s how you can manage it.
Learn tips for dealing with ongoing stressors.
Join in on the sweet health benefits of cherries 
Join in on the sweet health benefits of cherries
Here’s why you will want to buy a pound or two on your next grocery store trip.
Are beans the secret for weight loss? 
Are beans the secret for weight loss?
And does it matter what type of beans you eat?