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Holly Brenza
Holly Brenza

Holly Brenza, health enews contributor, is a public affairs coordinator on the content team at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. In her free time, Holly enjoys reading, watching the White Sox and Blackhawks, playing with her dog, Bear and running her cats' Instagram account, @strangefurthings.

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Are anti-obesity medications the new standard treatment? 
Are anti-obesity medications the new standard treatment?
Learn whether popular weight loss medications are an effective, long-term alternative to bariatric surgery.
How to help your sick child avoid dehydration 
How to help your sick child avoid dehydration
The circulating seasonal stomach bug may cause them to drink less despite losing fluids through vomiting and diarrhea. Here’s what you can do.
Is rest always best when recovering from a concussion? 
Is rest always best when recovering from a concussion?
Here’s why returning to normalcy may be just what the doctor ordered after suffering a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
High blood pressure isn’t an adult-only condition 
High blood pressure isn’t an adult-only condition
Hypertension and prehypertension may be more common in kids than you may think. Here’s why.
Dos and don’ts: Strengthening a child’s vocabulary 
Dos and don’ts: Strengthening a child’s vocabulary
Are you asking your child too many questions? Here’s how to properly promote verbal communication.
What is your child dreaming about? 
What is your child dreaming about?
A sleep expert gives the 411 on dreams, including how you can help your child process positive and negative dreams.
How to constructively react to a child’s bad behavior 
How to constructively react to a child’s bad behavior
From falls to spills to swears and outbursts, the way you react is incredibly important.