Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Quick quiz – how much water should you drink each day? Most of us should be drink an  average of eight 8-ounce glasses, or two liters (and if we’re active, we should be drinking more). But what about your little ones? How much water should my child drink? The answer varies by age:  According to the Institute of Medicine, children  should drink anywhere from  1.7 to 3.3 liters a day. And in the summer, kids are perspiring more and staying active longer, which means they should be drinking even more. NPR  reports  most kids are dehydrated, though not seriously dehydrated…

Gardening is a fun way to stay active when the weather gets warm – and it has the added benefit of fresh food or beautiful flowers. If you’re a gardening newbie, you may not realize a few seemingly innocent plants could completely take over your garden. Here are a few from the list that caught us by surprise: 1. Mint Sure, it smells nice and would be refreshing for summer drinks and snacks, but its roots are extremely invasive. Plant one or two mint sprigs, and soon you’ll end up with enough for the neighborhood…and no other plants left. 2.…

The number of people suffering from diabetes. especially those with Type 2 diabetes, has  risen in recent years. Many diagnosed with the disease will continuously struggle in regulating their blood sugar, but new hope may be found by simply adjusting the size of morning meals. In a recent article in the Northern Kentucky Tribune.  St. Elizabeth family physician Dr. Rajeev Kurapati explains  how a new study from  Tel Aviv University may make it easier for people with diabetes to control their blood sugar. The study found  that while  two people can eat the same number  of calories in a day,…

For our office, the weekly…okay, daily…trip to Starbucks is a great excuse to get outside and indulge in our favorite coffee beverages. With the debut of six new Frappuccino flavors last week, we were eager to find a refreshing go-to summer drink. After we ran across an article by FitFabFun with the recipe and – unfortunately – calorie count of each new sweet treat, we decided to taste test these calorie-packed, sugar-filled drinks for you. See how much we love you! Here you go – the definitive Healthy Headlines team ranking of Starbucks’ newest Frappuccino offerings (calorie counts based on…

If you’re like us, summer nights mean firing up the grill in the backyard. Rather than sticking with the typical burgers, hot dogs and an occasional brat, give this unique recipe a try. Cooking Light’s  spiedini of chicken and zucchini with an almond salsa verde recipe makes our mouths water just reading it. These spiedini, or “little skewers,” are the perfect Italian kebabs for a summer night. Ingredients Salsa: 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 3 tablespoons capers, chopped 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1…

Young men and boys exposed to a certain kind of pesticide could be at a higher risk for developing ADHD. According to Tanya Froehlich, local pediatrician and  main author of a recent study published in the journal Environmental Health, pyrethroid pesticides may  be connected to the hyperactivity disorder. Developed in 2001 as a less toxic alternative to those  currently available, pyrethroid pesticides have become increasingly common in pest control for use at home and in commercial agriculture. Many – including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – consider  this pesticide to be safe. In a recent study conducted by Froehlich and…

As a newbie to Greater Cincinnati, I’ve enlisted my significant other to explore our city – one hike at a time. For  our first trip, we visited  Mt. Airy Forest,  and  this weekend we stopped by  Withrow Nature Preserve. Short and cool trip for a hot, humid day According to our faithful guide – 60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Cincinnati  –  the hike along the Trout Lily Trail is considered “moderate.” The entire trip is  1.7 miles, and it took us about an hour with a water break at the overlook near  the Ohio River.  This overlook was our…

Give the man who raised you much-deserved attention and love this weekend  with a few fun and unique  Father’s Day events. We know dads  aren’t always easy to shop for, and let’s face it – he doesn’t need any more mugs, ties or golf clubs. Instead of the tried-and-true gifts, let’s knock Dad’s socks off with a few personalized presents: 1. Family Catch with the Cincinnati Reds Not only can you give dad a once -in-a-lifetime chance  to step onto the field at Great American Ballpark, you can go home happy knowing your gift  benefited the Reds Community Fund. 2.…

Summer is here! Along with that welcomed summer sun, however, we also get hot temperatures that make it extremely unappealing to turn on the stove or oven to cook a healthy meal. But, with these 31 recipes from Greatist,  featuring items such as yummy vegan yogurt parfaits, energy bars, sushi rolls, manicotti and brownies, you can prepare a healthy meal and beat the heat. If those options didn’t get your attention,  how about an easy chocolate mousse  made with only a food processor and no refined sugars or cream? If you try one of these yummy recipes this summer, send…

It’s no secret fast food burgers aren’t good for us, but how bad could they really be? A recent Harvard study found prostate cancer patients who consumed a high-fat diet have a much higher risk of death than their healthy counterparts. According to  CBS News, the study followed the eating habits of  almost one  thousand patients diagnosed with prostate cancer . Researchers found patients  with a diet high in fat, dairy and refined grains were more than twice as likely to die from prostate cancer and 67 percent more likely to die from any other cause. The men who followed…