Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Despite the colder temperatures and rainy days, don’t be fooled – spring is just around the corner. And, following right behind spring? Summer. What better way to gear up for the warmer weather than with this heart-healthy black bean salsa from the American Heart Association? Even if the wind is still howling outside, your kitchen will transform into a warm summer evening when you toss these peppers, black beans and corn together. That’s literally the only step in the directions, too! Could it be any easier? You can enjoy the salsa with tortilla chips, or eat it on its own…

You’ve seen the ads and TV commercials. A busy couple doesn’t have time to grocery shop between work and their social lives so they order a meal kit and it’s delivered right to their front door. People who never had time to prepare healthy meals now have time and access to the freshest ingredients. It seems like a good idea; it saves time and guarantees freshness, but are they really any better for your health? Here is a brief snapshot of some of the more popular meal kit delivery providers: Blue Apron: Blue Apron has a lot of choices; however,…

Women are emotional, while men are distant, indifferent and detached, right? Wrong. And this is the exact mentality that puts many males at risk every day. The societal pressure for men to be strong and unmoved in order to be “masculine” causes many men to avoid asking for help when there’s a serious problem. It’s true that more women attempt suicide, but more men actually complete the act. Men use more lethal methods, act more quickly and show fewer signs. Many times it’s unintentional – A man can easily fail to recognize his own symptoms or downplay them.  Symptoms and…

When most people think of edamame, they probably associate it with Asian cuisine or a sushi side dish. In fact, edamame is packed with protein and is so versatile that it can be added to many cuisines and  recipes. Chris Crowley, a chef with St. Elizabeth’s Nutrition services, shared a  recipe  you have to try. In the video below, Karah Stanley, RD, LD with the  St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center explains more about the green pods, including where to find them in the grocery store and how to prepare them once you get it home.

Thank you for following along and voting for your favorite spring activities over the last several weeks. We have officially crowned a winner! The best cure for cabin fever in the Tri-State, according to Healthy Headlines readers, is: Watching the home team win on Opening Day! Are you headed to the ballpark or gearing up to play in your own league? Check out some of these great stories and stay tuned for more stories from Healthy Headlines all season long: How to keep your eyes safe during sports Is it possible to eat healthy at the ballpark? Eye sunburn: Don’t…

If your idea of cooking involves pouring milk over a bowl of cereal, we have some easy, healthy, recipes you – yes, even you – can try right now. Greatist  gathered  34 recipes that are not only easy to make, but also easy to clean up. Did we mention they are quick and healthy? Here are our top 5: Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese: It’s a comfort food that’s good for you with plenty of protein and fiber that only takes 10 minutes. Sweet Sriracha Easy Chicken Stir-Fry: Sriracha has become a trend, and a delicious and healthy one…

What would you do if you’re having a stroke? It seems calling for help may not be as likely as you think. A little more than half of people suffering a stroke call 911 for help from EMS providers, according to a new study. White women are the most likely to call for help; Hispanic men are the least likely to call, according to the results. When to ask for help Researchers studied more than 400,000 stroke patients admitted to more than 1,600 hospitals around the U.S. participating in the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines-Stroke, a…

‘Tis the season. A couple weeks ago we shared with you a CincinnatiUSA.com list of 10 Family-Friendly Hiking Spots. Today we offer a list compiled by Cincinnati Refined of 10 hikes near Cincinnati. Most of these are between a 90-minute and five-hour drive away. The list includes hikes in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina. It’s worth checking out. Hiking is not only good exercise, it can provide some quality family time if you have kids. What are your favorite hiking spots in the Tri-State? Share them with us on Facebook!

Try to open a jar without using your thumb, and you’ll experience some of the frustration of basilar (or basal) joint arthritis. This arthritis, which occurs at the base of the thumb, is not only painful but limiting because the thumb is used every day to complete basic tasks, from eating and dressing to turning a key and gripping a doorknob. While such difficulty may easily be dismissed in its early stages as an annoyance of aging, patients don’t have to endure the suffering, says James D. Baker, M.D., of OrthoCincy. Getting help early is easier, but even late-stage disease…

Parkinson’s disease is a complex disorder that changes over time. Roughly one million Americans are living with Parkinson’s, which occurs when brain cells that produce the chemical dopamine die off. Eventually, falling dopamine levels impair the brain’s ability to control movement, speech, cognition, and balance. Symptoms get worse over time, and there is no cure, though therapies are available to reduce some symptoms. The right care team can help patients and their families better manage the disease, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Ideally, the team should include: A movement disorders specialist or neurologist, equipped with additional training in treating…