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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Don’t blame your parents if you’re a picky eater 
Don’t blame your parents if you’re a picky eater
A new study shows when it comes to eating habits upbringing actually plays a limited role. Find out more.
Daughter gives dad the Father’s Day gift of a lifetime 
Daughter gives dad the Father’s Day gift of a lifetime
In need of a transplant, Chuck Cuttone thought he’d have to be placed on the waiting list. His daughters had other ideas.
Are annual pelvic exams really necessary? 
Are annual pelvic exams really necessary?
A government task force says they lack evidence for a recommendation either way, but a physician defends the practice.
Are you at risk of kidney stones? 
Are you at risk of kidney stones?
If you’ve suffered from kidney stones, you know the pain can be unbearable. But just how likely are repeat stones—and what about those who’ve never had one?
Can healthy foods make you overweight?  Featured
Can healthy foods make you overweight?
Many people believe that “healthy” options are less filling, so they tend to eat more than the recommended serving size.
The health advantages of hot sauce 
The health advantages of hot sauce
Past research has pointed to the benefits of spicy foods like hot sauce and chili peppers. But just how healthy are they?
Could a migraine mean something more? 
Could a migraine mean something more?
New research points to a connection between migraine sufferers and an increased risk of heart disease and death later in life.