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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Which moms are likelier to immunize their babies?  Featured
Which moms are likelier to immunize their babies?
Moms who do one specific thing during their pregnancy are more likely to follow a vaccination schedule for their infants.
Why you don’t sleep well in a new place 
Why you don’t sleep well in a new place
Learn how your brain tries to sleep “with one eye open.”
Chicago Cubs honor nine-year-old girl with neuroblastoma 
Chicago Cubs honor nine-year-old girl with neuroblastoma
Mya Tinajero took a break from daily chemotherapy treatments to serve as an Honorary Bat Kid at Wrigley Field.
The health benefits of deep-fried vegetables 
The health benefits of deep-fried vegetables
Research reveals that frying certain foods with EVOO might make them more nutritious.
Why your walking pace matters 
Why your walking pace matters
Active women significantly decrease their risk of heart failure, among other health benefits. Learn more.
Preventing poisoning in children 
Preventing poisoning in children
Might your toddler mistake Windex for Gatorade or Pine Sol for apple juice?
5 dangerous car seat mistakes  Featured
5 dangerous car seat mistakes
Find out how to avoid these common errors you might be making.