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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.

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Consulting the internet for health concerns? Read this 
Consulting the internet for health concerns? Read this
Some of the most popular sources of health information may not be the most reliable. Here’s how to get personalized information.
Traveling with kids soon? Read this first 
Traveling with kids soon? Read this first
Learn what you should pack, the best time of day to schedule your flight and how to prevent ear popping.
Your mental health as a teen may impact your heart later 
Your mental health as a teen may impact your heart later
Teens who feel happy, loved and optimistic may have a better health outlook as an adult – especially those in this demographic.
Have a family history of hypertension? Here’s what to do 
Have a family history of hypertension? Here’s what to do
While you can’t change your genetics, you can make these lifestyle modifications to lower your blood pressure.
Are certain sports worse for your bones? 
Are certain sports worse for your bones?
Before you or your child specialize in one sport, you may want to consider how grueling it is on the body.
From undergoing open-heart surgery to completing an Ironman Triathlon 
From undergoing open-heart surgery to completing an Ironman Triathlon
Carter Day refuses to let living with congenital heart disease hold him back.
5 ways to get children to take medicine 
5 ways to get children to take medicine
Learn an expert’s tips for making the process go smoother and why you shouldn’t trick a kid into thinking medicine is candy.