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Mike Riopell
Mike Riopell

Mike Riopell, health enews contributor, is a media relations coordinator with Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. He previously worked as a reporter and editor covering politics and government for the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald and Bloomington Pantagraph, among others. He enjoys bicycles, home repair, flannel shirts and being outside.

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Is your diet lacking this nutrient? 
Is your diet lacking this nutrient?
Eating the proper amount could help lower your blood pressure, studies show.
Do adults need to worry about measles? 
Do adults need to worry about measles?
Do you still have immunity from past vaccines?
Are you sitting on the toilet too long? 
Are you sitting on the toilet too long?
If you do, it could cause this health issue.
Worried about cholesterol? Here are 3 key ways to lower it 
Worried about cholesterol? Here are 3 key ways to lower it
A cardiologist explains what actually works.
How often should you check your cholesterol? 
How often should you check your cholesterol?
Here’s why you may want to check with your doctor first.
Federal guidelines on mammograms are changing 
Federal guidelines on mammograms are changing
Here’s when you should you get a potentially lifesaving breast cancer screening, according to the new guidelines.
Who can you call when you’re having a bad day? 
Who can you call when you’re having a bad day?
Do online friends count?