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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Memory can decline years before dementia starts 
Memory can decline years before dementia starts
Learn the signs of this disease and how you can help a loved one get the proper evaluation they need.
Ankle replacement helps motorcyclist keep riding  Featured
Ankle replacement helps motorcyclist keep riding
Surgery allowed this 77-year-old man to get back on his bike again.
Long work hours can increase stroke and heart attack risk 
Long work hours can increase stroke and heart attack risk
A study reveals why workaholics may want to consider cutting back their office time.
Why are some women always cold at work? 
Why are some women always cold at work?
The war over the office air conditioner may be heating up. Here’s why we can’t agree.
New concussion law aims to protect student athletes 
New concussion law aims to protect student athletes
A blow to the head could end an athlete’s playing days. But new legislation aims to keep kids safer.
Americans are slackers when it comes to fruits and veggies 
Americans are slackers when it comes to fruits and veggies
A new CDC report finds that most people are missing out on key nutrients.
Think twice before opening that can of pop 
Think twice before opening that can of pop
A new study finds that 184,000 deaths each year are linked to sugary drinks.