Articles by "Katie Wilkes"

Katie Wilkes
Katie Wilkes

Katie Wilkes, health enews contributor, is a freelance public affairs specialist at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. A DePaul University alum, she brings a decade of experience in media relations and content development to her role. Katie is also the co-founder and Emmy-nominated producer at Freeheart Creative, dedicated to sharing stories of brave women around the world. In her spare time, you can find her zen-ing out at a yoga studio and chilling with her 14-year old West Highland Terrier.

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3 ways to handle a difficult diagnosis 
3 ways to handle a difficult diagnosis
A psychologist shares some advice.
Declutter your house. Declutter your mind. 
Declutter your house. Declutter your mind.
The Netflix series has inspired millions to clear the clutter, but is there another hidden benefit?
Can tragic news make you sick? 
Can tragic news make you sick?
Do you find yourself checking your phone or watching TV for updates of tragic events? You’re not alone.
A new option for giving blood? 
A new option for giving blood?
What if your phone was always reminding you?
Too much of this common supplement can be toxic 
Too much of this common supplement can be toxic
Symptoms of over-consumption include loss of appetite, excessive thirst and abdominal pain.
“I had seconds to react” 
“I had seconds to react”
She thought she heard an awkward chuckle. But what she saw was no laughing matter.
Flu shots get celebrity treatment  Featured
Flu shots get celebrity treatment
Golden Globes hosts teased anti-vaxxers by offering stars free flu vaccines this year. Find out your chances of catching the virus this season.