Winter temperatures are back in the Tri-state area, and so is one of the season’s most popular activities: hitting the slopes. Whether you’re a lover of downhill skiing or more of a snowboarding enthusiast, the snowy and chilly weather means that winter sports are in full swing. But, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 200,000 Americans …
It’s that time of the year. The cold weather has driven everyone indoors and that close contact puts us as risk. Protect Yourself Against Flu and Other Illnesses Dr. Meghan Markovich, a Primary Care Physician with St. Elizabeth Physicians suggests four important steps: 1. Get a flu shot. The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is get vaccinated every …
If you are going through menopause, you know this transition can be a bit bumpy. Many women have questions about ways to help manage symptoms and improve their quality of life without turning to hormone therapy. One option many women consider is dietary supplements. Symptoms of Menopause During menopause, your body goes through many hormonal changes. Estrogen levels drop, bringing …
If you’ve been looking for ways to improve your heart health — and especially if you have blood pressure problems — you may have heard of the DASH diet. Dr. Sudha Jaganathan, a Cardiologist at the Florence Wormald Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth, explains the health benefits behind this diet. What is the DASH Diet? DASH stands for “Dietary …
Reflections from Michael R. Gieske, MD, Director of Lung Cancer Screening at St. Elizabeth Healthcare This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate the courage of those facing lung cancer and the advancements in early detection and screening. Lung cancer has long been known as one of the deadliest cancers. But thanks to the dedicated teams at St. Elizabeth Healthcare and …
More than 10% of Americans have diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 36 million Americans have type 2 diabetes and more than 2 million Americans have type 1 diabetes. The food we eat – particularly sweets and carbohydrates – convert into glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. People with diabetes have a problem either with insulin production or …
Sodium is a naturally occurring mineral found in salt. And while sodium is essential for several functions in our body, most of us eat too much of it on a regular basis. Dr. Sudha Jaganathan, a Cardiologist specializing in heart failure at the Florence Wormald Heart and Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth, explains how excess sodium affects our bodies and …
When Don Sosnoski first arrived in September for physical therapy at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, he was recovering from multiple rounds of pneumonia. He had severe swelling in his lower legs and trouble breathing. He needed two people to help him stand, move between chairs and get out of bed. Therapy exhausted him. “I couldn’t walk anymore,” he says. “I’d have …
Experiencing cancer can be difficult for you and your loved ones, physically, mentally and emotionally. Whether you live in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky or Southeastern Indiana, the newly named cancer center at St. Elizabeth, the Yung Family Cancer Center, is a place of healing and hope. We offer world-class cancer care minutes from your home. You’ll find comprehensive services to meet …
Is anxiety a mood disorder or is it a physical reaction to emotional stress? The answer is that it can be both, but the difference between having a short-lived reaction to feeling anxious and having an anxiety mood disorder is like the difference between driving in a light rain shower and navigating a tsunami. Anxiety disorders are the most common …
