Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Looking for something to do with Mom this weekend to show her how special she is? Lots of local businesses are offering moms some well-deserved perks Sunday, so be sure to take advantage of all the city has to offer. Morning Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Via Vite Restaurant in downtown Cincinnati Mother’s Day Celebration Brunch at Riley’s Restaurant in Springdale, Ohio The Woodlands Mother’s Day Brunch at The Woodlands in Whitewater Township, Ohio Mother’s Day 3-Course Brunch at The Capital Grille in Hyde Park, Ohio Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at DiStasi Restaurant and Banquet Center in Wyoming, Ohio Mother’s…

If you start feeling more tired, notice changes in your handwriting and feel stiff all the time ““ do you tell your doctor? Or do you just assume everything is okay? These small signals can add up to a big problem. Experts say 50,000 to 60,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease are diagnosed every year, but it takes years for the disease to become apparent. That’s why it’s important to get diagnosed and into treatment as soon as possible. What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s occurs when brain cells lose the ability to produce the neurochemical dopamine, which helps transmit…

We all know someone who seems extremely happy all of the time, it’s like the person has  never had a bad day. It may make you think that person is  just wired differently, right? Wrong. Being “born happier” is just one of the myths busted by the Greatist. Even better – after each myth, the article suggests ways to start feeling happier right away. What’s your best trick to help yourself feel better faster? Share them with us!

If your family has been looking for a reason to get active this summer, the 2015 Step It Up! Trail Challenge may be right for you. Great Parks of Hamilton County  kicked off the challenge on April 20, but you still have plenty of time to explore these great  parks. Seven trails are designated for the challenge – Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Miami Whitewater Forest, Otto Armleder Memorial Park & Recreation Complex, Sharon Woods, Shawnee Lookout, Winton Woods and Woodland Mound. Track your steps while you hike  and log them in your account on the Step It Up challenge website. You…

Are you plagued by shoulder pain? You aren’t alone. Recent data shows that nearly 2 million Americans visit their doctor each year complaining of shoulder pain. And, human nature being what it is, that means many more just suffer in silence afraid of hearing those three terrible words: Torn rotator cuff. In the past, that diagnosis meant an invasive surgery and months of rehabilitation and pain. These days? Not so much. What is a rotator cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping that ball joint atop your humerus or…

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese is a favorite for children and adults alike. Last week, the company  introduced delicious news for some – and devastating news for others. It is in the process of revamping family-friendly macaroni meal to leave out synthetic coloring and preservatives. Bottom line, that fake yellow-orange color powder is going away. Yahoo! Health  says  this isn’t the first move Kraft made to create more natural products. In 2014, the company  launched Mac & Cheese Boxed Shapes with no synthetic colors, and in January 2015 the it dropped artificial preservatives from the recipe as well. What are will…

Next time you’re tempted to skip the gym or indulge in that extra doughnut in the office break room, think about your future self. A healthy lifestyle may help prevent mental decline later in life, a European study suggests. Conversely, poor heart health and a high Body Mass Index (BMI) are linked to increased risk of age-related dementia and cognitive decline, say the authors of the study published in the March 12 edition of The Lancet. Healthy bodies mean healthy brains Researchers led by Miia Kivipelto, a professor at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, followed 1,260 Finnish adults…

How bad would it really be if I skipped working out today? We’ve all asked ourselves this question while deciding whether to stay home and catch up on a Netflix show or fit in a workout. According to The Washington Post, skipping your fitness routine can affect you in several ways. After 10 to 14 days without exercise, your body doesn’t process oxygen as well, and within four weeks your muscle fibers will get smaller. The inactivity will also decrease your caloric burn, which in turn will signal your body to store excess calories as fat. The article suggests sliding…

Affecting millions, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis worldwide. The painful joint degeneration can effect large joints such as the knee, hip, neck and lower back. It was once believed that OA could be caused by the wear and tear on bones from regular exercise like jogging, but a recent article from the Northern Kentucky Tribune tells us not to put our running shoes away just yet. In a 2008 study, researchers found that long distance-runners showed no effect on their joints. A Stanford University study backed up these results, reporting that running over a long period…

This week, Chipotle announced it will remove  most foods and ingredients that contain  genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from its menu. Meat will still come from animals who eat genetically modified feed. GMOs have been a hot-button issue partly because we don’t understand  the long-term effects, according to St. Elizabeth registered dietitian, Karah Stanley.  Crops are often genetically-modified to protect them from pesticides, which is safe according to the FDA. Critics argue the real problem is the amount of pesticides used on plants. Currently, Chipotle is the  only fast food chain  to stop serving GMO foods. “Many countries have issued bans…