Sure, you might know to apply and reapply sunscreen. But, in the video below, Dr. Aleah Gibson explains four more tips for preventing a sunburn from ruining your summer fun. A few weeks ago, Gibson, a family physician with St. Elizabeth Physicians, talked more about choosing and utilizing a sunscreen. You can watch that video here.
When you consider that office workers spend thousands of hours sitting in office chairs at their desks, it’s not surprising at all that surveys identify those chairs as a major problem when it comes to the health of those employees. According to one survey, most back, neck and shoulder maladies can be traced at least partially to office chairs, or more specifically, poor use of them. Whether it’s not having your chair set correctly or you’re spending too much time in it, your office throne is probably the cause of the pain you suffer by the end of the work…
Everyone snores occasionally. A sometimes embarrassing part of being human. However, if your mate continues to point out that your nighttime noises resemble that of a poorly maintained chainsaw, the issue can advance from an embarrassment to a real concern. First, let’s take a look at what snoring really is. Snoring is a health problem. The level of health problem depends on its cause. Snoring results when you can’t move air freely through your mouth and nose when you sleep, and the surrounding tissues vibrate as you breathe. The reasons air has problem moving freely can be the result of…
Fruit salad is a tried and true staple of brunches and summer get-togethers across the country, but we can almost guarantee you’ve never had it this way before. The following recipe is courtesy of the American Heart Association and contains honey instead of artificial sweeteners and fat-free yogurt instead of ice cream or whipped cream. Fruit Salad with Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dressing Ingredients Dressing 1/2 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint 1 tsp. honey 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice Salad 1/2 cup cantaloupe balls 1/2 cup blackberries 1/2 cup raspberries 1/2 cup…
According to an article from Lifehack.org, “from 1980 to 2008, the number of obese individuals has doubled.” That’s a pretty startling statistic, causing many to begin combating obesity. The problem is they are approaching the fight the wrong way. Here are six mistakes people make when fighting obesity: “Starve and binge” In the short-term, starving and binging will probably show some good results; however, in the long run, you might actually start to gain weight. In order to avoid a decrease in metabolism and the inevitable weight gain, eat small, nutritious meals throughout the day. “Just count…
Different generations come with their own set of stereotypes. Learning how to see past these and what leadership styles your employees will respond only serves to help you. Cincinnati.com defines the generations this way: Traditionalists (born before 1946) – Characterized by their loyalty, discipline, and work ethic. Baby boomers (born 1946-1964) – Usually optimistic, they value things like equal rights. They may be out of touch with modern technology. Gen X (born 1965-1980) – More skeptical than the baby boomers who came before them. They are characterized by a more independent streak and value diversity. Millennials (born 1981-2000) – Also…
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but according to recent research, a cola a day puts you at a higher risk for developing diabetes. Even if it’s a diet soda. Liquid sugar has long been thought to be a driver for skyrocketing diabetes rates in the United States, which have nearly tripled over the past 30 years. Mirroring that increase, consumption of sodas and other sugary drinks has doubled, according to the National Institutes of Health. At the same time, obesity rates have doubled for American adults, tripled for adolescents and nearly quadrupled for children ages 6-11.…
Have you been looking for a way to get your kids away from the TV and outside? Pokémon Go may be just the thing you are looking for. Pokémon Go takes the original premise of the classic game, Gotta Catch ‘Em All, and puts it outside. Here’s how it works: Users download the app. Users go out and catch Pokémon. That’s it. The game leads players to different locations around the world to gather poke balls and search for Pokémon. For the most part, parents are thrilled. The game gets their kids off the couch and outside. According…
Sadly, many young athletes, especially those in contact sports, experience a head injury at some point during their career. And, as the term “young athlete” implies, it is often sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, the first concussion may occur early on, but it won’t be the last time they are left feeling dizzy, confused or hurt. Dr. James Hahn, a pediatric sports medicine specialist with St. Elizabeth Physicians, explains in the video below which signs to look for if you believe your young star has a concussion, and steps you, as a parent, can take to insure the safety of…
Diabetics are constantly reminded of the ravages that their disease can wage on their bodies if they don’t properly manage their diet and blood sugar levels. Nerve damage, damage to their eyes, kidneys, heart and a myriad of small blood vessel maladies await them if they don’t manage their disease. Perhaps the least-known hazard facing diabetics, though, doesn’t grab nearly the same attention: Oral health. When you have diabetes and the resulting high glucose levels in your blood, though, you’re at greater risk for all sorts of oral problems. They include: Tooth Decay Everyone deals with plaque, which contains…
