Articles by "Nathan Lurz"

Nathan Lurz
Nathan Lurz

Nathan Lurz, health enews contributor, is a public affairs coordinator at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. He has nearly a decade of professional news experience as a reporter and editor, and a lifetime of experience as an enthusiastic learner. On the side, he enjoys writing even more, tabletop games, reading, running and explaining that his dog is actually the cutest dog, not yours, sorry.

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These 5 tips can help you save a life 
These 5 tips can help you save a life
Do you know what to do when you’re faced with a life or death situation?
5 things you need to know about eating fats  Featured
5 things you need to know about eating fats
How should they be a part of your diet?
This might multiply your heart attack risk by 13 times  Featured
This might multiply your heart attack risk by 13 times
Recent research examines the impact of a very specific source of stress.
Could poor sleep and low activity levels actually be causing your depression? 
Could poor sleep and low activity levels actually be causing your depression?
A recent study suggests the traditionally known side effects of depression may actually the cause.
Can being in a good mood for your flu shot boost its effectiveness? 
Can being in a good mood for your flu shot boost its effectiveness?
Find out if a sunny disposition during a frequently cloudy season is the secret to a successful shot.
Here’s how to talk to someone about their mental health 
Here’s how to talk to someone about their mental health
There are right and wrong ways to engage friends and loved ones about their struggles.
Can magnets help fight depression? 
Can magnets help fight depression?
A treatment out of science fiction has already helped many.