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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5 rewarding things about being a nurse  Featured
5 rewarding things about being a nurse
Nicole Benedetto discusses aspects of her career that leave her feeling fulfilled and enthusiastic about her next shift.
Do you know the ABCs of a safe bike? 
Do you know the ABCs of a safe bike?
May is Bicycle Safety Month. Check out these tips to make sure you and your kids stay as safe as possible.
What’s really keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep? 
What’s really keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Streetlights, billboards and lit buildings may be disrupting your downtime. Here’s what you need to know.
Your contact lenses may be harming your eyes 
Your contact lenses may be harming your eyes
The natural bacteria of your eyeball might be altered by wearing contact lenses, and the change could be dangerous.
New technology allows heart patients to undergo procedure without missing a beat 
New technology allows heart patients to undergo procedure without missing a beat
The latest option to replace aortic valves.
Is one minute of (very intense) exercise enough? 
Is one minute of (very intense) exercise enough?
Research from a recent study points to the benefits of just 60 seconds of all-out exertion.
Truths all nurses know 
Truths all nurses know
While the field of nursing is incredibly varied, there are overlapping similarities about the career. An Advocate nurse shares her thoughts.