Articles by "Johnna Kelly"

Johnna Kelly
Johnna Kelly

Johnna Kelly, healthe news contributor, is a manager of public affairs and marketing at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. She is a former newspaper reporter and spent nearly 10 years as a public relations professional working for state and county government. During her time as a communications staffer for the Illinois General Assembly, she was integral in drafting and passing legislation creating Andrea's Law, the nation's first murderer registry. In her spare time, she volunteers at a local homeless shelter, enjoys traveling, photography and watching the Chicago Bulls.

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5 quick tips to limit your salt intake 
5 quick tips to limit your salt intake
Too much salt can increase blood pressure and stress the heart. A cardiologist shares advice on how to cut back.
Do you know the signs of lactose intolerance? 
Do you know the signs of lactose intolerance?
And is there a cure?
This could be one key to losing weight 
This could be one key to losing weight
Plan ahead. Here are some tips.
Are you less heavy than you think? 
Are you less heavy than you think?
Body dysmorphic disorder blurs the line between reality and perception.
Nurse navigators help breast cancer patients through journey 
Nurse navigators help breast cancer patients through journey
Learning you have breast cancer can feel overwhelming, nurse navigators help patients through the maze of appointments, procedures, tests and treatment, while offering emotional and educational support.
Know the signs, symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer 
Know the signs, symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer
By recognizing the signs and undergoing an aggressive treatment plan, Kristie shares how she is now cancer free and a survivor.
Families who do this at dinner are less likely to be overweight 
Families who do this at dinner are less likely to be overweight
Simple changes to your evening meal may help to avoid extra pounds.