Articles by "Lisa Parro"

Lisa Parro
Lisa Parro

Lisa Parro, health enews contributor, is a content manager for Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. A former journalist, Lisa has been in health care public relations since 2008 and has a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She and her family live in Chicago’s western suburbs.

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5 tips from the ‘Baby Whisperer’  Featured
5 tips from the ‘Baby Whisperer’
Do you have a fussy infant? An expert shares sure-fire ways to calm down your little one.
5 tips to be a better patient  Featured
5 tips to be a better patient
It’s not just the doctor’s bedside manner that matters. Follow these guidelines to get the most out of your visit.
Can your phone tell you’re expecting? 
Can your phone tell you’re expecting?
From predicting the weather to checking emails, people rely on phones for a lot. But an app that tells you if you’re pregnant?
Infographic: 5 easy tips to limit your salt intake 
Infographic: 5 easy tips to limit your salt intake
Did you know a whopping 90 percent of Americans exceed daily recommendations for sodium?
Infographic: 4 tips to minimize blushing  Featured
Infographic: 4 tips to minimize blushing
Why do you blush? A psychiatrist explains the science behind the natural response and offers advice to avoid turning pink.
Diagnosed with congestive heart failure at 33 
Diagnosed with congestive heart failure at 33
This disease affects 5 million Americans. Learn the signs and symptoms.
Can your phone tell you’re expecting? 
Can your phone tell you’re expecting?
Learn more about a new Bluetooth-enabled pregnancy test that has hit the market.