If you’re a mom, you know that your heart doubles in size with love after your baby is born. But did you know that breastfeeding your baby can have a positive impact on your cardiovascular health? A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) shows that women who breastfeed can reduce their cardiovascular disease and stroke …
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 …
Midwives play a unique role in maternity care and delivery. Women around the world experience their invaluable contributions, patient connections and compassionate care. Here at St. Elizabeth Physicians Women’s Health, our certified midwives are integral to our women’s healthcare team. We sat down with St. Elizabeth Physicians patient Zoey Turner to learn about her experience with the midwifery team during …
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 …
Rachel Wagner, MS, LD, a licensed dietitian at St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center tells us the pros and cons of the hottest diets and how to achieve your long-term weight goals. “Trendy diets tend to have more negatives than positives. Although some of this year’s trends are backed by good research. The positive effect is trendy diets can get …
Don’t Let the Busy Holiday Season Impact your Heart Heart health should always be a priority, but it’s especially important during the busy holiday season. It’s no secret that during the holidays, some of us tend to eat too much, eat unhealthily and drink more alcohol than we normally would. At the same time, with all the hustle and bustle, …
Sleep apnea affects nearly 18 million Americans. Many people with sleep apnea use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to help with continuous breathing while they sleep. Using a mask, a CPAP device keeps the upper airway passages open — preventing snoring and the dangerous repeated stop and start breathing that occurs with sleep apnea. “Some people find this …
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 …
Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. Fortunately, it is also one of the easiest forms of cancer to detect if you know how to spot it. “Skin examinations can be lifesaving,” says Dr. Holly Gunn, medical director of the Dermatology, Aesthetic and Laser Center at St. Elizabeth Physicians in Florence. “You can even save yourself, …
An aneurysm is a bulge or widening in the wall of an artery – the so-called “highways” of the body’s vascular system that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to veins throughout the rest of the body. The body’s largest artery, the aorta, extends off the heart and runs through the chest down to the abdomen. When an aneurysm affects …
