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Jackie Hughes
Jackie Hughes

Jacqueline Hughes is a former manager, media relations at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. Previously, she was the public affairs and marketing manager at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. She earned her BA in psychology at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Jackie has 10 plus years experience working in television and media and most recently worked at NBC 5 in Chicago. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, going to the movies and spending time with her family.

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10 candy options you can enjoy, without the guilt 
10 candy options you can enjoy, without the guilt
With Halloween just days away, a dietitian offers advice for staying healthy this year while still enjoying some yummy sweets.
What parents shouldn’t talk about with their daughters 
What parents shouldn’t talk about with their daughters
When it comes to these types of discussions, less is more.
Does pumpkin spice have health benefits?  Featured
Does pumpkin spice have health benefits?
You’ve seen it at the coffee shop and in the aisles at the grocery store. A dietitian weighs in on the annual fall trend.
Food and drinks to avoid with a leaky bladder 
Food and drinks to avoid with a leaky bladder
If you constantly feel the need to run to the restroom you’re not alone. An expert offers advice to manage your urges.
Is free food at work derailing your diet? 
Is free food at work derailing your diet?
New research conducted at Google’s New York office reveals a simple trick that can help you avoid the temptation.
How to talk with someone who is depressed 
How to talk with someone who is depressed
It affects more than 15 million Americans, so you should know what to say – and not to say – to those with the mood disorder.
Can fruits and veggies make you happier? 
Can fruits and veggies make you happier?
New research reveals that adding portions to your daily intake can have the same “happiness effect” as getting a new job.