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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What you need to know about measles 
What you need to know about measles
There have been 58 reported cases and seven outbreaks in the U.S. since January 1. Is your child at risk?
Raising girls and boys: Are there differences? 
Raising girls and boys: Are there differences?
While every child is unique and develops in their own way, there may be certain trends you’ll notice.
Your guide to treating lice 
Your guide to treating lice
Lice can affect anyone. However, certain ages, genders and races are more at risk than others. Learn how to minimize your risk.
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.