Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. Aside from symptoms and side-effects of treatment, one of the biggest challenges for cancer patients and survivors is maintaining healthy levels of physical activity. Regular exercise allows the body to release endorphins, a group of hormones produced in the central nervous system that affect your physiological functions and can boost your mood. The following activities can help shape your active routine and enhance your physical and emotional health: Yoga Numerous  studies  evaluating yoga’s benefits for cancer…

Approximately 17 percent of men (1 in 6) are diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lifetime, which means prevention and early detection are keys to success. There may not be a secret weapon in the fight against the second-leading fatal cancer among men, but there are steps men can take to be proactive. With September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, there’s no time like the present. Men are encouraged to: Eat healthy: maintain a healthy mix of fruits, vegetables and whole grains Exercise regularly: find a routine that works for you and stick to it Regulate…

Celebrate the best of the season with these brightly-colored rainbow bowls, filled with kale, purple cabbage, peppers, carrots and tomatoes. Click here to download a printable version or continue scrolling for the recipe. Rainbow Bowls Ingredients For Rainbow Bowls: 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, spiralized 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 3 cups curly kale, cut into ribbons 2 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup chives, chopped 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and cooked 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds 8 ounces cooked brown rice noodles 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (for massaging kale) …

As student athletes return to the field for the  fall sports season, maintaining proper levels of hydration should be on every coach’s and parent’s mind. The symptoms and repercussions of extreme dehydration can be severe. Parents and coaches should monitor players for signs of possible dehydration. These symptoms may include: Fatigue Dizziness Headache Muscle cramps Thirst Dark colored urine Dry mouth In extreme cases, students may show signs of confusion, heavy breathing and rapid heartbeat. Dehydration is easily avoidable with the proper precautions: 1.  Drink water before, during and after workouts, games and practice. One to two hours before…

Back-to-school season is here, and parents likely picked up the backpacks, pencils and notebooks on their child’s supply list, but one thing not on the back-to-school list: an inhaler. Even for those not currently suffering from asthma, sports asthma (or exercise-induced asthma) may still be an issue. Sports asthma is the result of the narrowing of the airways brought on by rigorous physical activity. Symptoms typically occur while partaking in intense physical activity but some do not emerge until after or towards the end of a workout. Symptoms can last for several minutes or even hours after the exercise period…

The fall temperatures are approaching, but, for now, we’re still obsessed with these refreshing wraps that are extremely filling  and satisfying all our summer cravings. If you’re craving fresh, crisp vegetables, look no further than this wrap that incorporates cucumbers, bean sprouts, red onions and avocado. The beans and chipotle peppers add a southwestern flare and zesty taste. Click here to download a printable version of the recipe or see below for all the details. If you try the wraps, let us know what you think on Facebook! Creamy Cannellini Bean and Avocado Wraps Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh…

The team at St. Elizabeth Healthcare  has an amazing hospice team that not only cares for those who need it at the end of life, but also the families who need support when they lose a loved one. This summer, part of that was helping to fund a special day camp that just finished a two-week run. There’s a saying that sometimes if you fall off the horse, you just have to get back on again. The Equine Grief Camp, a  partnership between Beth Long’s New Day at Meadowview Farm in Mount Zion and the St. Elizabeth Hospice Team, provides…

A new vaccine program in Northern Kentucky is designed to help address a recent surge in calls and emergency room visits by people potentially exposed to rabies. Experts at the Northern Kentucky Health Department and St. Elizabeth Healthcare met up with Local 12’s Liz Bonis to explain why a rabies vaccination may be necessary and how it could help protect families who need it. “Our biggest risk over the last several years really has been bat exposures,” said Steve Divine of the Northern Kentucky Health Department. While other animals can transmit the rabies virus, the bats seem to be a…

The Cincinnati Enquirer  recently warned  the Tri-State  of  mosquitoes that tested positive for  West Nile virus  in  Blue Ash, so  we tracked down a few facts about the disease. West Nile virus is most commonly spread by infected mosquitoes. The infected mosquitoes can spread the virus to humans and other animals. In Kentucky, the Northern Kentucky Health Department  routinely performs mosquito surveillance in the northern part of the state, but, to date, the Northern Kentucky Health Department, nor St. Elizabeth Healthcare, has reported any human cases of West Nile virus. “Most individuals who become infected with the virus do not…

Vacations are meant to be a time for relaxation and comfort, but no matter where you decide to travel it’s important to consider the risks of contracting an illness. According to St. Elizabeth’s travel health, a lot of the symptoms that people contract are very common. “Some sickness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea … that sort of thing,” says Dr. Patrick Kunkler. Lately, it seems like bug bites (namely mosquito bites) have  become a common concern for travelers. “There’s a lot of dengue going around, which is similar to the Zika, only you feel worse and people can die from it,” says…