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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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How a 7 year-old boy saved his mom’s life 
How a 7 year-old boy saved his mom’s life
CPD Officer Sherece Holland may be working to keep the city safe, but it’s her son who is looking out for her at home.
Love it or hate it, what’s the 411 on red meat?  Featured
Love it or hate it, what’s the 411 on red meat?
Do you go bananas over bacon? Is beef your best friend? Find out just how much red meat you should be consuming.
Can you cure a baby’s colic with acupuncture?  Featured
Can you cure a baby’s colic with acupuncture?
The Chinese medicine has been known to help chronic pain and even the common cold. But what about a colicky baby?
Frequent complaining may be hurting you more than you think  Featured
Frequent complaining may be hurting you more than you think
If you or someone you know is always saying something negative, be advised, it may actually be hurting your health.
Can you actually ‘catch up’ on sleep? 
Can you actually ‘catch up’ on sleep?
If you wake up exhausted every morning and sleep in on your days off, you may want to consider this expert’s advice.
A thrilling cure for kidney stones? 
A thrilling cure for kidney stones?
Can a trip to the amusement park help shake loose kidney stones? Research may throw you for a loop.
4 truths all nurses know  Featured
4 truths all nurses know
While the field of nursing is incredibly varied, there are some overlapping similarities many recognize. One nurse shares her thoughts.