Articles by Karen
“Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader—not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon.” -E. L. Doctorow
Consumer Magazine Articles
"Shape Up with Shoes?" "Breathing Lessons" "Good Food On-the-Go" in Healthy & Fit, February 2010
"Nutrition Myth-Busting" "Simple Steps to Better Health" "Your Gut's Reaction" in Healthy & Fit, January 2010
"Give Your Meals a Makeover" "A Matter of Balance" "Looking Good! How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Body Image" in Healthy & Fit, December 2009
"How to Keep Athletic Wear Clean" "The Size of Your Plate and Your Weight" "A New Attitude About Diabetes" in Healthy & Fit, November 2009
"The ABCs of Vitamin D" "Clear Your Head and Mind" (The Health Benefits of Being in Nature)"The Benefits of Being a Locovore" in Healthy & Fit, October 2009
"Cooking Up Some Fun" "Take Away the Clutter" "Here's to Your Health" (Wine and Health) in Healthy & Fit, September 2009
"So Clean You Could Eat Off It" (MSU Athletic Program on the Offense Against MRSA) in Healthy & Fit, August 2009
"Tired Much?" in Healthy & Fit , April 2009
"Max Out Your Muscles " in Healthy & Fit, December 2008.
"Get the D You Need" in Healthy & Fit, October 2008.
“Nature Up Close and Personal: Journaling Benefits Body and Mind” in Woods-N-Water News , June 2008. read article
“Heaven is Under Their Feet: Greenville Couple Creates Backyard Wildlife Habitat” in Woods-N-Water News, July 2007. read article
“Time Together on the Fly” in Michigan Out-of-Doors, April 2006. read article
Trade Magazine Articles
“Dealing Day-to-Day with Diabetes” in Today’s Dietitian, November 2007. http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/tdnov2007pg44.shtml
“Distance Education: How to Be a Star Student in Cyberspace” in Today’s Dietitian, December 2006. read article
“Angel House Combines Shelter and Assessment Center Under One Roof” in Children’s Voice (Child Welfare League of America), December 2006. http://www.cwla.org/voice/0611briefs.htm
Technical Writing
Continuing education modules for health professionals, published on CEU4U’s Web site: http://www.ceu4u.com/v2/default.php
Copy Writing
Articles in the event program for The Saginaw News All About Women Expo, Nov 2008:
"Breakfast: A Smart Start" "What Your Mouth Says about Your Health" "Writing for Popular Magazines" in Nutrition Entrepreneurs of Michigan newsletter, spring 2007. read article