As the New Year begins, many people start with a new resolution — often to develop healthier habits. For those recovering from surgery, these resolutions can make a big difference. Drinking enough water and eating healthy foods are key to healing. When you focus on these good habits, it can help your body recover faster and feel better overall. Hydration: …
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 …
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 …
It’s no secret that smoking harms your health. But you might not realize just how bad it is. Joyce Jacobs, a Nurse Navigator at the Florence Wormald Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth, explains how smoking severely damages the heart, blood vessels and arteries and leads to life-threatening conditions. How Smoking Damages Your Heart and Vascular System “Nicotine in …
For five long decades, a smoking habit overshadowed Sally’s life. The idea of quitting always seemed like an unreachable goal — something she never tried to attempt. “I knew I shouldn’t be doing it,” she explained. “But because I enjoyed smoking, I hadn’t previously considered quitting.” Deep down, Sally knew each cigarette was taking its toll, even if she couldn’t …
Dr. David Mosko, Oncologist at Edgewood and the Dearborn Cancer Center, competed in the Olympic trials for swimming in 2008 and 2012. Here he shares his thoughts on competing as an elite-level athlete, and how that has informed his approach to life and practicing medicine. Dr. Mosko’s remarkable swimming career made headlines ever since he was a teen as a …
Vaping (using e-cigarettes) is actually no safer than smoking. It’s a public health emergency that affects more than your lungs. Vaping also significantly increases your risk for heart and vascular disease. So, if you’re vaping, it’s time to ditch e-cigarettes. Here’s what you need to know. What Is a Vaping Device (E-cigarette)? A standard e-cigarette device holds a cartridge with …
Many medications that help prevent or treat heart disease date back to ancient times, including aspirin and Digitalis. The blood thinner warfarin was first used for sick cattle in Canada. And a common cholesterol-lowering drug called lovastatin occurs naturally in oyster mushrooms, as a Japanese scientist discovered in 1970. Today scientists continue to develop safer, more effective medications for people …
As basketball season winds down into the frenzied fun finale of March Madness, the athletic trainers at St. Elizabeth Healthcare remind student-athletes about the importance of injury prevention year-round. “We see the whole gambit of sports-related injuries in basketball, but the most common are ankle and knee injuries,” says Nathan Ameen, Assistant Athletic Trainer at St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Northern …
Heart disease and stroke, recognized as the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, claim the lives of more than 877,500 Americans annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In response to this alarming reality, the St. Elizabeth Healthcare CardioVascular Mobile Health Unit is taking proactive steps by bringing cardiovascular screenings and educational …
