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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What happens when you sneeze?  Featured
What happens when you sneeze?
And what should you do after?
Should you clean your ears? 
Should you clean your ears?
Here’s what all that wax does and when you might need to see a doctor.
How to get rid of cystic acne 
How to get rid of cystic acne
Get tips from a dermatologist.
How to stop throwing out so many fruits and vegetables 
How to stop throwing out so many fruits and vegetables
You stock up, trying to eat healthy. But then so much goes to waste. Here are some tips.
Could drinking this improve your brain function? 
Could drinking this improve your brain function?
Some basic healthy habits can lower your risk of cognitive decline.
5 things to know about COVID-19 boosters  Featured
5 things to know about COVID-19 boosters
COVID-19 can’t be stopped without you.
Consuming more of this may help lower your blood pressure  Featured
Consuming more of this may help lower your blood pressure
A doctor suggests this study could be more reliable than most.