Articles by "Julie Nakis"

Julie Nakis
Julie Nakis

Julie Nakis, health enews contributor, is manager of public affairs at Advocate Children's Hospital. She earned her BA in communications from the University of Iowa – Go Hawkeyes! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring the city and cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Blackhawks.

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Tired, dizzy, bad breath? This could be to blame 
Tired, dizzy, bad breath? This could be to blame
Learn more about the less obvious symptoms of this condition and how to combat the problem.
Tips to keep your bones healthy and strong  Featured
Tips to keep your bones healthy and strong
Bones can become brittle as you age leading to breaks and osteoporosis. An expert offers advice to maintain them.
Infographic: Outside the box ideas for a healthy lunch 
Infographic: Outside the box ideas for a healthy lunch
Just because it’s good for you doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. Here are seven tips to packing a lunch your child will like.
This diet can help you fight heart disease 
This diet can help you fight heart disease
It has ranked as the top diet for the last seven years, not only helping with weight loss but also with heart health.
Is it safe to hold it in? 
Is it safe to hold it in?
Did you know there are consequences if you are regularly resisting the urge to visit the bathroom? Learn more.
Your makeup may be making you sick 
Your makeup may be making you sick
How often should you change out your cosmetic staples? An expert offers tips to avoid the hazards in your makeup bag.
MonaLisa Touch is giving women who suffer from vaginal dryness relief 
MonaLisa Touch is giving women who suffer from vaginal dryness relief
The outpatient procedure takes less than 10 minutes and requires no anesthesia.