Articles by "Vicki Martinka Petersen"

Vicki Martinka Petersen
Vicki Martinka Petersen

health enews contributor, is a digital content strategist at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She studied journalism at Eastern Illinois University and received a master’s degree in writing from DePaul University. A former newspaper reporter, she’s worked in health care communications for the last decade. In her spare time, Vicki enjoys tackling her "to be read" pile, volunteering and planning fun activities to do in the Chicago area with her husband and son.

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How to reframe your thinking for better health 
How to reframe your thinking for better health
Here’s how to shift your perspective.
How to make friends as an adult 
How to make friends as an adult
It’s easy to put this task on the backburner.
Don’t take a vacation from your health  Featured
Don’t take a vacation from your health
Keep your well-being in check with these travel must-haves.
Why you need to unplug to recharge 
Why you need to unplug to recharge
Taking a digital detox might be just what the doctor ordered.
Do mammograms hurt? They don’t have to 
Do mammograms hurt? They don’t have to
There are a few factors that may impact your mammogram experience, such as your menstrual cycle.
Swap screen time with tree time 
Swap screen time with tree time
Learn the numerous health benefits of forest bathing.
Longer vs. shorter workouts: Which keeps you healthier? 
Longer vs. shorter workouts: Which keeps you healthier?
Find out if multiple short workouts can be as effective at one long workout.