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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Love it or hate it, what’s the 411 on red meat?  Featured
Love it or hate it, what’s the 411 on red meat?
Do you go bananas over bacon? Is beef your best friend? Find out just how much red meat you should be consuming.
Can you cure a baby’s colic with acupuncture?  Featured
Can you cure a baby’s colic with acupuncture?
The Chinese medicine has been known to help chronic pain and even the common cold. But what about a colicky baby?
Frequent complaining may be hurting you more than you think  Featured
Frequent complaining may be hurting you more than you think
If you or someone you know is always saying something negative, be advised, it may actually be hurting your health.
Can you actually ‘catch up’ on sleep? 
Can you actually ‘catch up’ on sleep?
If you wake up exhausted every morning and sleep in on your days off, you may want to consider this expert’s advice.
A thrilling cure for kidney stones? 
A thrilling cure for kidney stones?
Can a trip to the amusement park help shake loose kidney stones? Research may throw you for a loop.
4 truths all nurses know  Featured
4 truths all nurses know
While the field of nursing is incredibly varied, there are some overlapping similarities many recognize. One nurse shares her thoughts.
Do cold temperatures make you eat more? 
Do cold temperatures make you eat more?
As the temps plummet, many people notice an increase in their appetite. An expert explains and offers tips to refrain.