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Sarah Scroggins
Sarah Scroggins

Sarah Scroggins, health enews contributor, is the director of social media at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She has a BA and MA in Communications. When not on social media, she loves reading a good book (or audiobook), watching the latest Netflix series and teaching a college night class.

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Fight heartburn with weight loss 
Fight heartburn with weight loss
Experts say shedding extra pounds and adding exercise to your routine may lessen occurrences of heartburn.
Use your senses against waterborne germs  Featured
Use your senses against waterborne germs
A dip in the public pool or local swimming hole may seem harmless, but unknown germs could be waiting for you. Here’s what you should know.
5 tips to eat healthy on family road trips 
5 tips to eat healthy on family road trips
Health experts say you don’t have to turn to fast food during a family road trip. Here’s a few tips to help you indulge on healthy options while traveling.
Magnets can be deadly for kids 
Magnets can be deadly for kids
Most children who accidently swallow magnets require at least one surgery and sometimes more to treat the internal injuries, a new study shows.
4 tips to prepare for your first 5K 
4 tips to prepare for your first 5K
Thinking about running your first 5K? Here are four training techniques to help you get the most out of it.
Salt Debate: Too much or too little? 
Salt Debate: Too much or too little?
Health experts take a closer look at the amount of salt people should consume.
Should new moms combine breastfeeding and formula? 
Should new moms combine breastfeeding and formula?
New research says adding tiny amounts of formula during a newborn’s first days of life, along with breastfeeding, could have long-term health benefits for babies.