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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Settle with Mr. Right Now or wait for Mr. Right?  Featured
Settle with Mr. Right Now or wait for Mr. Right?
You may want to stop holding out for the perfect mate and commit already, if your relationship has these certain attributes.
What to do if the weather turns your fingers white and numb 
What to do if the weather turns your fingers white and numb
The bitter temps are causing people to lose the feeling in their fingers and toes. An expert explains.
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.
Is it safe to hold in your pee? 
Is it safe to hold in your pee?
A urologist warns there will be consequences if you are regularly resisting the urge to visit the bathroom. Learn more.
Helping breast cancer patients feel beautiful 
Helping breast cancer patients feel beautiful
The physical changes that cancer patients undergo can often challenge their self-identity. Learn how one program is helping.
A decade later, doctor and nurse reunite with woman they saved  Featured
A decade later, doctor and nurse reunite with woman they saved
Quick thinking and strong intuition saved Michelle Bruno’s life. Learn more about the experience that changed her forever.
Beware: Chicago area bats infected with rabies 
Beware: Chicago area bats infected with rabies
Everything you need to know about the infection that is often fatal if left untreated.