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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Reading and writing are good for your brain 
Reading and writing are good for your brain
Engaging your brain could help stave off dementia. Find out more.
Study: Picky eating isn’t limited to kids  Featured
Study: Picky eating isn’t limited to kids
Here’s why you should try new foods too.
Eat healthy while hitting the fast food drive-thru 
Eat healthy while hitting the fast food drive-thru
You can still make good choices even if you’re eating out.
One way to prioritize exercise during the busy holidays  Featured
One way to prioritize exercise during the busy holidays
You don’t have to try to keep up with your workouts alone.
What happens when you meditate every day? 
What happens when you meditate every day?
Here’s what I gained from 1,000 days of meditation.
Not so fast, food ads 
Not so fast, food ads
New study finds Black and Hispanic youth targeted by these ad campaigns.
How to stop stress eating while working remotely  Featured
How to stop stress eating while working remotely
Yes, it is possible to practice mindful eating at home.