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Cauliflower, basically in season all year long, is always easy to find and can be prepred as a summery side dish or an alternative to winter staples, such as mashed potatoes. In the recipe below from the American Heart Association, a hint of parmesan cheese and black pepper make it the perfect fall side dish. And, with only 104 calories per serving (and six grams of fat), it’s a healthy alternative to heavy pastas or starchy vegetables that become more popular in the colder months. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets (6 ounces) 2 tsp. grated, reduced-fat Parmesan cheese 1…
You’ve likely heard that there are plenty of options when it comes to non-dairy milk. Whether someone in your family is lactose intolerant or if you’re just looking to make some other dietary changes, choosing the one with the most benefits can be a challenge. After all, what’s the difference between soy milk, almond milk and coconut milk? Karah Stanley, a registered dietitian with the St. Elizbeth Physicians Weight Management Center, explains what you need to know about each type of non-dairy milk in the video below. One similarity, though? You can now get all three at Starbucks. The chain…
If you signed up to run the Honor Run Half Marathon, you’re down to just ten weeks left to train, which sounds like a lot of time. But, if you are a beginner, you may want to hop off the couch now. (Haven’t registered, yet? That’s OK – there’s still time! Click here to sign up today.) Not sure how to get started? Download our half marathon training plan. The plan, courtesy of a trainer with Lifetime Run Club, includes two rest days each week and a day to add in some cross training. Cross training could be swimming,…
Sneezing is more often associated with colds, the bane of the winter season. But if you’ve noticed that you’re fielding more “gesundheits” and “bless yous” this summer and fall, you’re not alone. The typical summer allergy season has been exacerbated in the Tri-State because of the high humidity blanketing the area, leading to more nasal explosions. Summer allergies are more often than not triggered by pollen from trees, grass and other plants thriving in the summer sun. Ragweed, which can travel for hundreds of miles from its original location, is the most common trigger. Combined with summer air pollution, those…
You go to the gym, work up a sweat, and think, man, that was a great workout! But then the next day, you’re not even sore. What gives? If this has ever happened to you, you’ll want to check out this article from Greatist. It includes six tips to figure out if you’re really getting a good workout while you’re still at the gym. Here are a few simple things we’re going to try: 1. Your heart rate is three fourths of your maximal heart rate for at least 20 minutes. To calculate your maximal heart rate, do this…
Ever wake up suddenly to the sound of an explosion that never happened? If you have, you’re not alone. It’s called exploding head syndrome. It’s a rare sleep disorder, characterized by nighttime hallucinations. So, how does it work? When the brain is supposed to be slowing down while you fall asleep, something happens and the brainwaves don’t slow down. This causes those who have the disorder to hear sounds that seem to originate from inside their heads. The loud noise can sound like a bomb, a gunshot or any other loud explosion. It is not painful. Exploding head syndrome…
Dr. Aleah Gibson, a family physician with St. Elizabeth Physicians explains what the scoliosis screening looks like during your child’s physical exam, and why it’s performed in the first place. Click here to learn more about scoliosis and how it could affect your child in the short- and long-term.
Your kid comes home, and the first thing shed is usually their backpack at the door. Later, you go to pick it up and grunt; it feels like it’s filed with 40 pounds of rocks. But there are plenty of signs that your child’s backpack is too heavy that parents should pick up on before dislocating a shoulder while tidying up after their student. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, at least 14,000 children are treated for backpack-related injuries every year. Before they end up in the emergency room, there are specific signs that should be cause for…
According to WCPO.com, students starting seventh or 12th grade this school year are required to have a meningitis vaccine. Physicians have been recommending the vaccine for years, but it is now required for the 2016-17 school year. In Indiana, the Meningococcal Vaccine is required for grades 6-12, and in Kentucky it is required starting in grade six, as well. Talk to your doctor if you have specific concerns regarding vaccinations. To learn more about immunization schedules and exemptions, click your state below: Kentucky Ohio Indiana
