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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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What is carpal tunnel syndrome? 
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
It’s one of the most frequently performed hand surgeries.
Can your smartwatch save your life? 
Can your smartwatch save your life?
Here’s how one of the features can monitor your heart’s rhythm and detect abnormalities.
Are wooden toys better than plastic? 
Are wooden toys better than plastic?
The first baby toys were made of wood. Is it best to go back to the basics?
Do you know what a VBAC is? 
Do you know what a VBAC is?
If you previously had a C-section, you may expect to have another. But that isn’t always necessary.
Are children more at risk for heat-related illness? 
Are children more at risk for heat-related illness?
When temperatures are in the nineties, it’s not uncommon for people of all ages to become dehydrated.
These summer toys may be more dangerous than you think 
These summer toys may be more dangerous than you think
Here’s how some popular summer activities stack up, according to an emergency medicine physician.
Should you worry about your child’s stomach pain? 
Should you worry about your child’s stomach pain?
It may be a complaint you frequently hear as a parent, but when is it a sign of something serious?