Whether you’re mowing the lawn, sitting by the pool or chasing kids through the sprinklers, it’s easy to lose track of how long you’ve been outside. That is, of course, until you feel that telltale tingling or itchiness that means you’re going to look like a lobster soon. Here are our best tips to avoid – and, if necessary, treat …

Just about anything “stress, hormones, caffeine (or the lack of it), allergies, a pulled muscle” can cause a headache. Figuring out the type of headache and, in some cases the pain trigger, can go a long way toward short-circuiting your misery, according to the National Headache Foundation. Headache specialists divide headaches into two main types: primary, benign headaches like migraine …

No doubt about it: mother-daughter relationships are complex. You can be the best of friends, or you can experience conflicts that pull you apart. When a mother and daughter have a difficult relationship, it can take an emotional toll on both and affect their mental health as well. But the mother-daughter bond can’t be broken easily. When both of you …

If you’re preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, remember that fireworks injure thousands of people each year. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) stresses that fireworks are not toys but incendiary devices that can cause devastating eye injuries. In the most severe cases, fireworks can rupture the globe of the eye, cause chemical and thermal burns, corneal abrasions …

It’s that time of year again: the back-to-school hustle is in full swing. Toward the top of all of our to-do lists – hovering somewhere between purchasing school supplies and seeing what clothes still fit your child – should be scheduling a well visit exam with your child’s physician. “Annual pediatric checkups are a critical part of your child’s health, …

Ever wondered why you get covered in mosquito bites every summer and some of your friends come away without one? Some humans really are more “appetizing” than others. To learn why mosquitoes bite some people more than others, check out the  New York Magazine  video below: Remember, even if you don’t get bit too frequently, it’s still a good idea …

Hearing loss is more common than you may think. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) estimates that 48 million – or 20 percent – of Americans experience some degree of hearing loss, and almost 29 million of those adults would benefit from hearing aids. Hearing Loss We all know someone who struggles with hearing. According to the HLAA, hearing …

With a house full of kids and grandpa living with you, too, it’s hard to keep everyone’s routine vaccines and medical screenings straight. Still, you can protect the health of your children and everyone they interact with by getting their vaccinations on time. Thankfully, St. Elizabeth offers a mobile app called MyChart to keep your family’s health information in one …

Thanksgiving has gotten a bad rap. Too often it’s associated with too much food, too much alcohol and too little activity. It doesn’t have to be that way. “I love cornbread stuffing, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie as much as the next person,” says Dr. Aleah Gibson, a family physician with St. Elizabeth Physicians. “Working hard all year just to …

Each year, October marks the official beginning of flu season. However, 2021 is unlike any other year in the past — we are also managing an urgent need for people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or booster. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when figuring out where, when and how to get vaccinated. But our experts are here to help explain …