Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

We read earlier this month in The Enquirer  that hospitals are requesting that people who are sick not visit others in the hospital. Makes sense. We thought that could apply to holiday parties, as well. And now we’re updating that to include: Work Kids sporting events Family gatherings Even shopping Generally, any place with people It seems as though everywhere you turn adults and kids are battling cold and flu symptoms, coughing and sneezing with regularity. Nobody wants to miss a family  pot luck or a ballgame or not go to the office when vacation days have been used up.…

Have you seen the Christmas Joe Boxer commercial yet? No, not the belly drums one. The one with the pregnant ladies giving Beyoncé a run for her money in their booty-shaking rendition of “Santa Baby.” You may have thought that the ad seemed a bit far-fetched, and even dangerous for the moms-to-be. Well, according to Buzzfeed, the moms are alright and so are their Santa babies. In fact, assuming you danced like this before you were eight months in, it’s good for you. So, dance on, mommas! With any luck, those little bundles of joy will also be able to…

It’s no secret getting your feet moving will help keep you fit, but did you know it could also help keep you focused? Exercising during weekdays is usually restricted  to waking up at dawn, spending lunch hours at the gym or biking to and from the office, but there are several other ways to stay active throughout the day. And no, you don’t even have to wait until the end of the day when you’re finally home and exhausted. Walking around during the day can help improve memory and overall work performance. Don’t believe it? Try taking a lap around…

Mocktails are cocktails that don’t have any alcohol added. If you’re expecting guests who are pregnant, under 21 or others who may not drink alcohol at your holiday party, these recipes will be a hit. You can dress them up by serving in a fancy glass and garnishing with fresh fruit. We can’t wait to try the Grapefruit Mojito at our New Year’s Eve Bash. Each recipe yields 4-6 servings.  Try a couple and let us know your favorite on Facebook or Twitter. Grapefruit Mojito 1 each                        …

The holidays are almost here and as part of our mission to help you live a healthier life, we’re kicking off a three-part series about gift giving. Today, we’ll help you find a healthy gift for your wish list. Look for stories about what to get your loved ones and how not to give a healthy holiday gift. If you’re like me the dreaded question always comes around the first week of December ““ “what do you want for Christmas?” After graduating from asking for Disney toys to clothes to points for my college meal plan, I’m never sure what…

Alzheimer’s disease is often called “the long goodbye.” It can take decades for a person with the disease to fade away and gradually lose the ability to care for themselves and make decisions about how and where they’ll live. The Alzheimer’s Association recommends families begin making long-term plans as soon as a loved one is diagnosed with dementia that looks like Alzheimer’s. Their tips: Don’t put off talking about finances and future care. The sooner the process starts, the more the person with dementia can participate and make their wishes known. You’ll need to talk about what kind of care…

Did you know there are nearly  90 million family caregivers in the United States, and  that number is growing? We’re recognizing these folks throughout November for National Family Caregivers Month. We kicked it off with a quiz to test your knowledge on family caregivers. Keep visiting stelizabeth.com/healthyheadlines  all month long for more tips! Like most chronic diseases, diabetes doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed with it: Everyone in the household will be impacted as the patient has to implement small and, sometimes, very large lifestyle changes. The American Diabetes Association offers these tips for caregivers trying to help their…

At one point salt was a necessary part of life ““ but that may not still be true today. Before refrigeration, salt was used to preserve food. In the 1920s, iodine was added to table salt to reduce thyroid goiters in the U.S. Salt’s glory days went by the wayside with the increased awareness of the negative effects of salt on heart health. With the arrival of sea salt on the grocery shelves and in cooking shows, salt is once again on the tips of our tongue. But, you may not want to start adding it liberally to each meal.…

I may be the only kid who enjoyed getting a cold! My grandmother was a big believer in the healing benefits of honey for her grandchildren. I had “the preventive cure” after being exposed to sneezing, snotty cousins, followed by “the treatment cure” to help me ““ and the rest of the household ““ get a reprieve from my coughing once a cold settled in. As it turns out, my grandmother was right on target about the healing benefits of honey! The World Health Organization recognizes honey as a treatment for childhood cough related to upper respiratory infections in children…

If you think the Beatles used to sing about a “chicken to ride” (vs. “ticket to ride”), you’re not alone. But the phenomenon of misheard lyrics did not end when the Beatles broke up. In fact, it’s plaguing Taylor Swift fans ““ and anyone who listens to a top-40 station ““ right now. In Swift’s latest hit single “Black Space,” listeners think she feels badly for coffee fanatics ““ instead of talking about her exes.   The song says, “Got a long list of ex-lovers.” What people are hearing is, “All the lonely Starbucks lovers.” That’s because of a mondgreen.…