Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

You run around going to work, getting kids to and from practice, getting food on the table, and other tasks that take up valuable time, so you say you’re too busy for the things you really enjoy. Sound familiar? According to a poll, 61 percent of working Americans said they did not have enough time to do the things they wanted to do, presumably because they were too busy doing the things they have to do. What if we told you there is enough time to do both? No, we’re not talking about time travel. Laura Vanderkam, author of  I…

Looking for a great addition to your Memorial Day menu? Try this summery salad filled with fresh tomatoes, cabbage, basil, corn, and, of course, zucchini noodles (or, as we affectionately call them, “zoodles”). The recipe is below or here’s a  printable version: Zucchini Noodle Salad. Zucchini Noodle Salad Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil juice of one lime 3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon of honey 1 teaspoon of pepper pinch of salt 2 zucchinis, spiralized or chopped 25 to 30 grape tomatoes, halved ¾ cup of red cabbage, chopped ¼ cup of fresh basil leaves – chopped…

A new  report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine shows that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically engineered (GE) crops are safe for human consumption. Opponents of the use of GMOs have claimed over the last several years that they are to blame for a whole host of issues, including  obesity, gastrointestinal illnesses and allergies, as well as environmental and ethical issues. The report, released Tuesday, revealed there is no increase in the incidence of cancer, obesity, gastrointestinal illnesses, kidney disease, autism or allergies in humans and animals who have consumed GMOs. Even in the medical community,…

Memorial Day (May 30) is fast approaching, and, as the unofficial start of summer, you can be sure we will be sharing more tips about grilling, hosting healthy dinner parties, pool safety and keeping your kids busy all summer long. But first, we’d like to take a moment and back away from the hot dogs and life jackets. Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was established so hardworking veterans, friends and family members could take a day to decorate the headstones of their loved ones who had fought in the Civil War (without fear of missing out on a…

For adults ages 65 and up, you are not old. The best years of your life are  not  behind you. It would be fair to say you are “getting older,” but aren’t we all? Just because the number of candles on your birthday cake is a little high, that doesn’t mean your life is all downhill from here. Still, dealing with the changes that come with aging can be challenging at times, which is why Jane Giddan and Ellen Cole wrote 70Candles! Women Thriving in Their Eighth Decade. We learned about the book, and the women’s adventures in this  New…

We recently ran across a  Q&A on the On Parenting section of the Washington Post  that we thought was too good not to share. The question – How do I explain death to a preschooler? – came from a young boy’s mother. Her preschool-aged son, after watching a classmate experience a death in his family, wanted to know what would happen if his own parents died. He began to realize, as many children do around that age, that eventually he would die, too, and it seemed to take up quite a bit of space in his young brain. Meghan Leahy,…

Have you heard of zoodles? What about veggie noodles? These foods are a great option for anyone watching their carbohydrate intake, but how do you make them? Amber Cranfield, RD, LD, with the St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center, explains how to introduce a spiralizer to your kitchen, and all the reasons why you’d want to.

Many of us have taken steroids, whether we knew it or not. Cortisone, prednisone and hydrocortisone have a variety of uses ranging from stopping a poison ivy itch to preventing organ rejection in transplant patients. For most of us, brief prescriptive use helps us feel better by managing symptoms that interfere with our physical ability to function. As beneficial as they can be to some, using steroids still requires lifestyle changes to reduce side effects and prevent long-term consequences. How do they work? Steroids mimic the hormones our body produces in the adrenal glands. Below are some common adrenal…

According to an article in the Huffington Post, more than half of those born today will live to be 100. In the U.S. today, two million people are in their 90s and that’s predicted to grow to 10 to 12 million by the middle of the century. Searching for the fountain of youth? Eat healthy, exercise and keep your brain and body active through reading and socializing. Read the stories below for more information on health in your 80s and 90s: 8 tips for coping with aphasia 10 ways to love your brain Feeling blue? You could be at higher…

You can age gracefully and healthfully with a few positive choices. Even if you’ve made some unhealthy choices in the past, it’s never too late to form new habits that will enhance your well-being now and in years to come. According to healthywomen.org, how you feel about getting older plays an important role in how you age. Researchers at Yale University found that people who feel positive about aging live longer than those who don’t and are more likely to take control and responsibility for their health. Read the stories below for more information on health in your 60s and…