Articles by "Holly Brenza"

Holly Brenza
Holly Brenza

health enews contributor, is on the Advocate Health Care communications team. When she is not writing health enews articles, she is busy chasing her two kids, two cats and two dogs. She also enjoys reading, cooking, baking and drinking coffee.

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Traveling with kids soon? Read this first 
Traveling with kids soon? Read this first
Learn what you should pack, the best time of day to schedule your flight and how to prevent ear popping.
Your mental health as a teen may impact your heart later 
Your mental health as a teen may impact your heart later
Teens who feel happy, loved and optimistic may have a better health outlook as an adult – especially those in this demographic.
Have a family history of hypertension? Here’s what to do 
Have a family history of hypertension? Here’s what to do
While you can’t change your genetics, you can make these lifestyle modifications to lower your blood pressure.
From undergoing open-heart surgery to completing an Ironman Triathlon 
From undergoing open-heart surgery to completing an Ironman Triathlon
Carter Day refuses to let living with congenital heart disease hold him back.
5 ways to get children to take medicine 
5 ways to get children to take medicine
Learn an expert’s tips for making the process go smoother and why you shouldn’t trick a kid into thinking medicine is candy.
How to help your sick child avoid dehydration 
How to help your sick child avoid dehydration
The circulating seasonal stomach bug may cause them to drink less despite losing fluids through vomiting and diarrhea. Here’s what you can do.
Is rest always best when recovering from a concussion? 
Is rest always best when recovering from a concussion?
Here’s why returning to normalcy may be just what the doctor ordered after suffering a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).