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Mike Riopell
Mike Riopell

Mike Riopell, health enews contributor, is a media relations coordinator with Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. He previously worked as a reporter and editor covering politics and government for the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald and Bloomington Pantagraph, among others. He enjoys bicycles, home repair, flannel shirts and being outside.

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How often should you check your cholesterol? 
How often should you check your cholesterol?
Here’s why you may want to check with your doctor first.
Federal guidelines on mammograms are changing 
Federal guidelines on mammograms are changing
Here’s when you should you get a potentially lifesaving breast cancer screening, according to the new guidelines.
Who can you call when you’re having a bad day? 
Who can you call when you’re having a bad day?
The loneliness epidemic can be challenging; despite all the ways you have to connect online.
Do adults need to worry about measles? 
Do adults need to worry about measles?
One age group in particular may no longer have immunity from past vaccines and infection. Find out what you can do.
What is a stomach ulcer? 
What is a stomach ulcer?
Learn what symptoms should encourage you to seek help.
Are you sitting on the toilet too long? 
Are you sitting on the toilet too long?
If you do, it could cause this health issue.
Why more sleep might help your weight loss goals 
Why more sleep might help your weight loss goals
Are you prioritizing rest or one more TV episode?