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’t remember what your doctor said? Read this 
Can’t remember what your doctor said? Read this
Get tips from an expert on how to get more out of your health visit.
Is this the secret to diabetes prevention? 
Is this the secret to diabetes prevention?
Adding this into your daily routine may help manage your glucose levels.
Turn your walk into a ruck 
Turn your walk into a ruck
It’s easy, low impact, inexpensive and used by the military.
Why sleeping with your mouth open is problematic 
Why sleeping with your mouth open is problematic
Luckily, you can fix the sleep problem safely.
Do you belch a lot? This might be why 
Do you belch a lot? This might be why
A condition called stomach paralysis may be responsible.
This summertime staple is more than just water 
This summertime staple is more than just water
The ripeness of a watermelon can affect the nutritional value.
Should you get tested for Lyme disease? 
Should you get tested for Lyme disease?
Symptoms can occur right away or even months later. Here’s what to look for.