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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 be active at park playdates 
How to be active at park playdates
Getting off the bench can help you and your kids build healthy habits.
Smoking can be a pain in the neck or back, literally 
Smoking can be a pain in the neck or back, literally
Just another reason to quit smoking.
¿No tiene tiempo para el autocuidado? Pruebe esto. 
¿No tiene tiempo para el autocuidado? Pruebe esto.
Las microprácticas pueden ayudarle a priorizar su salud.
Are you a night owl or an early bird? 
Are you a night owl or an early bird?
Whenever you sleep, here’s how to get a good night’s rest.
Navigating perimenopause, also known as reverse puberty 
Navigating perimenopause, also known as reverse puberty
Perimenopause can begin sooner than you think.
Getting some self-care on a budget 
Getting some self-care on a budget
You don’t have to break the bank.
Why are women colder than men? 
Why are women colder than men?
Know when to see the doctor about your chills.