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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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You saw in the news that there’s a food recall. Now what? 
You saw in the news that there’s a food recall. Now what?
This is when you should call a doctor.
Heart failure deaths are on the rise 
Heart failure deaths are on the rise
“Improper diets, rising diabetes rates and increasing obesity trends have now correlated strongly to increasing cardiovascular deaths.”
Do flip flops hurt your feet? 
Do flip flops hurt your feet?
“If people are going to wear sandals they just need to be smart about it,” a podiatrist says.
It’s warmer now. Here’s why riding a bike outside is a great way to exercise 
It’s warmer now. Here’s why riding a bike outside is a great way to exercise
Get fit on two wheels. You don’t need spandex to get started.
Are eggs bad for you or not? 
Are eggs bad for you or not?
This health question can be a tough one to crack.
Doctor cares for others outside the hospital walls  
Doctor cares for others outside the hospital walls 
A neonatologist at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, Ill. is making a difference on more than one level. Dr. Brett Galley cares for the […]
Actor Luke Perry’s death at 52 is a reminder to know your risk for stroke  Featured
Actor Luke Perry’s death at 52 is a reminder to know your risk for stroke
Time is of the essence if someone suffers a stroke. What you need to know.