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Vicki Martinka Petersen
Vicki Martinka Petersen

Vicki Martinka Petersen, health enews contributor, is a digital copywriter on the content team at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. 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, trying new recipes, meditating, and planning fun activities to do in the Chicago area with her husband and son.

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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.
How medications impact the number on the scale 
How medications impact the number on the scale
Learn alternatives to medications that can cause weight gain.
Protect your privacy while using telehealth 
Protect your privacy while using telehealth
Consider these factors when you have an appointment outside of clinic walls.
Teen guide: How to manage your own health care 
Teen guide: How to manage your own health care
Take on a more active role with these three tips.