Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Paddlefest 2017, presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare, returns to the water on August 5. Recognized by the American Canoe Association as the largest paddling event in the country, Paddlefest draws more than 2,000 people from more than 20 states. The event celebrates the paddling community, outdoor recreation and family fun with a nine-mile tour of the Ohio River. It also gives participants the opportunity to be exposed to one of the most health-friendly activities available on the water. Canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding are low-impact activities that can improve cardio fitness, flexibility and strength. Whether you’re an amateur or avid paddler,…

For women, the pressure to look perfect is present every day, but it can skyrocket in the months and weeks leading up to their wedding day. A lot of this pressure comes from within the wedding industry. Bridal magazines and publications feature dozens of articles on “shedding for the wedding,”  giving a variety of suggestions for dropping excess weight in time for your big day. These diet tips can range from the sensible (exercise regularly, reduce your sugar intake, eat more veggies) to the downright bizarre (eat a grapefruit a day, try a colonic, chew your food until it’s liquid).…

Have you heard about all the food  you supposedly need to eat for optimal nutrition while you’re breastfeeding? And what about the foods you need to avoid? The experts at St. Elizabeth say not all of those claims are supported by sound science. There are lots of foods and supplements now promoted as products to help boost milk production during breastfeeding and lactation, so Local 12 asked experts at St. Elizabeth Healthcare  to clear up some of the confusion about what really might make a difference – and what might not – right after a baby is born. “All babies…

Angelina Jolie recently opened up to Vanity Fair  about  her latest health issues: high blood pressure and Bell’s palsy. Jolie has always been open with her health and the decisions she’s made to protect herself from breast cancer. Breast cancer and high blood pressure are household names. But many fans are wondering – what is Bell’s palsy? According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke  (NINDS) it’s a “form of temporary facial paralysis resulting from damage or trauma to the facial nerves.” Scientists aren’t sure what causes the damage in some cases, but many believe that viral infections…

Infection control specialists at St. Elizabeth Healthcare say a number of over-the-counter products and supplements that are now being marketed to cure Hepatitis C are not based on sound science. They say the virus can clear the body in some people on its own, but for others, the proper prescription “targeted therapy” is critical to long term survival. “It doesn’t go one single day that I don’t see not just the Hepatitis C per se, but also the complications of the drug user who is a Hepatitis C infected patient,” said Dr. Dora Savani, a St. Elizabeth Healthcare Infectious Disease…

Just in time for the dog days of summer, this fruity frozen yogurt bark recipe is sure to keep you cool without adding unnecessary calories to your diet. When most people think of bark, they think of minty or chocolate-y concoctions around the holidays, but with peaches, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries, this treat is perfect for summer. Check out the recipe below or click here to download a printable version. Fruity Frozen Yogurt Bark Ingredients 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tbsp unsalted almonds, chopped 1/2 cup peach, chopped 1/4 cup strawberries, chopped 1/4…

If you are planning a pregnancy or even thinking about having a baby in the near future, prenatal  experts at St. Elizabeth Healthcare say that now is the time to start working with your medical team to prevent preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications. Starting early can help lower the risks for preeclampsia, a common complication in which the mother’s blood pressure will become elevated and there is protein in the urine. Taking steps to prevent preeclampsia also helps improve the life and health of mother and baby. Local 12’s Liz Bonis  met  little Ranihya Davis, who was one-day-old and healthy…

St. Elizabeth and OrthoCincy now offer same day total hip replacement as an alternative to traditional hip replacement. Total hip replacement is one of many outpatient orthopedic surgery options available at St. Elizabeth and OrthoCincy that help you get back to living life without limits. The St. Elizabeth Total Joint Center gives patients more options when it comes to joint replacement, including same day total knee replacement and innovations in shoulder replacement and other joint replacement procedures. These options mean you can recover from surgery more quickly and with less pain and rehabilitation. In some cases, you can return to…

In the summer, one of the most appetizing things in the world is a nice, fresh smoothie. If you agree, you have to check out the recipe below for this easy berry banana beverage. It’s delicious and refreshing – perfect after a workout or if you’re just relaxing on the patio. Click here for a printable version. Berry Banana Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup frozen berries, such as blueberries and strawberries 1 medium banana, frozen if possible 3/4 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt 1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk 1 cup spinach 1 TBSP ground flaxseed or chia seeds…

A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reviewed information from 54 countries and found that people who sit more than three hours a day have a four percent chance of early death from a whole host of health problems. Sound scary? Don’t worry the experts at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Business Health spoke with Local 12’s Liz Bonis about the things they recommend. In the study, it appears that, even if you go to the gym, sitting a lot throughout the day still takes years off your life. The team at St. Elizabeth says our culture just…