Articles by "Lisa Parro"

Lisa Parro
Lisa Parro

Lisa Parro, health enews contributor, is a content manager for Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. A former journalist, Lisa has been in health care public relations since 2008 and has a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She and her family live in Chicago’s western suburbs.

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Can tortillas help to prevent birth defects? 
Can tortillas help to prevent birth defects?
Adding folic acid to corn masa flour could help Hispanic mothers get the vital nutrients they need.
Infographic: 5 ways to workout with your dog  Featured
Infographic: 5 ways to workout with your dog
Keep your fitness on track by bringing man’s best friend along.
Are kids’ heavy backpacks weighing them down?  Featured
Are kids’ heavy backpacks weighing them down?
A bag that is more than 10 percent of a child’s weight can be dangerous.
Shorter women, shorter pregnancies, study finds 
Shorter women, shorter pregnancies, study finds
Researchers aren’t sure why the risk of preterm birth is greater for smaller moms.
Infographic: 5 summer fire safety tips  Featured
Infographic: 5 summer fire safety tips
Bonfires and fireworks can be fun if handled properly. Follow these guidelines to avoid injury.
Baby Boomers more satisfied with life than young adults 
Baby Boomers more satisfied with life than young adults
Older Americans are having the time of their lives, according to a recent study.
How to bathe your newborn  Featured
How to bathe your newborn
Watch a step-by-step guide on giving your baby their first bath at home.