Articles by "Kathleen Troher"

Kathleen Troher
Kathleen Troher

Kathleen Troher, health enews contributor, is manager of public affairs and marketing at Advocate Good Sheperd Hospital in Barrington. She has more than 20 years of journalism experience, with her primary focus in the newspaper and magazine industry. Kathleen graduated from Columbia College in Chicago, earning her degree in journalism with an emphasis on science writing and broadcasting. She loves to travel with her husband, Ross. They share their home with a sweet Samoyed named Maggie.

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5 ideas for spiritual resolutions 
5 ideas for spiritual resolutions
Here are some ways to make your spiritual health a priority in 2016.
Painkillers can be gateway to heroin for teens 
Painkillers can be gateway to heroin for teens
Are U.S. teens more likely to try heroin if they abused narcotic painkillers first? Get the details.
A sense of purpose may cut heart attack risk 
A sense of purpose may cut heart attack risk
Finding meaning for your life could benefit your physical health.
Are men healthier than women as we age? 
Are men healthier than women as we age?
It’s four times more common to find a female centenarian, but their male counterparts tend to be in better shape.
Study: Half of U.S. women gain too much weight during pregnancy 
Study: Half of U.S. women gain too much weight during pregnancy
Extra pounds can cause health problems for mom and baby. Learn tips to stay fit during these nine months.
Neurosurgeon operates on woman and her daughter-in-law on same day 
Neurosurgeon operates on woman and her daughter-in-law on same day
The duo traveled 200 miles together for back and neck surgery.
What you should know about bubonic plague 
What you should know about bubonic plague
An Oregon teen was recently hospitalized with this rare disease. Learn more.