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Holly Brenza
Holly Brenza

Holly Brenza, health enews contributor, is a public affairs coordinator on the content team at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. In her free time, Holly enjoys reading, watching the White Sox and Blackhawks, playing with her dog, Bear and running her cats' Instagram account, @strangefurthings.

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How to help your sick child avoid dehydration 
How to help your sick child avoid dehydration
The circulating seasonal stomach bug may cause them to drink less despite losing fluids through vomiting and diarrhea. Here’s what you can do.
Is rest always best when recovering from a concussion? 
Is rest always best when recovering from a concussion?
Here’s why returning to normalcy may be just what the doctor ordered after suffering a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
Severe obesity in children under 4: What you need to know 
Severe obesity in children under 4: What you need to know
Obesity rates are on the rise among all ages, including young kids. Learn what factors may increase a child’s risk for obesity.
High blood pressure isn’t an adult-only condition 
High blood pressure isn’t an adult-only condition
Hypertension and prehypertension may be more common in kids than you may think. Here’s why.
Treating AFib when blood thinners aren’t an option 
Treating AFib when blood thinners aren’t an option
One minimally invasive procedure involves a device that becomes a part of your body.
Dos and don’ts: Strengthening a child’s vocabulary 
Dos and don’ts: Strengthening a child’s vocabulary
Are you asking your child too many questions? Here’s how to properly promote verbal communication.
What is your child dreaming about? 
What is your child dreaming about?
A sleep expert gives the 411 on dreams, including how you can help your child process positive and negative dreams.