Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Are you sitting down? We have some news for you pumpkin spice lovers. Up until Starbucks’ announcement this year that it would begin making lattes with real pumpkin, the pumpkin spice flavor was (and still is at most other chains) composed of more than 300 elements and pumpkin is not actually one of them. Now that we got that off our chest, you can watch the video below to learn  what those 300 elements are that  make up the latte we all love so much. Spoiler: Not all 300 have to be used at once. Your brain will recognize the…

Is the balance between your work life and the rest of your existence out of whack? Do you always hope to leave the office at 5 p.m., but find yourself continuing to work hours beyond that, when others have gone home? We know that working overtime happens at times. But, if you answered yes to these questions and have been feeling stressed for a period of time, it may be time to speak with someone from your workplace’s employee assistance program, or another therapist, who can help you get your personal life back. Here’s another tip: Set some goals, and…

Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t just damage a person’s ability to remember. It also damages his or her ability to perceive information and act on it. As the disease progresses, a person’s judgment, behavior, sense of time and place, physical abilities and sensory abilities (vision, hearing, smell, etc.) are all impaired. Because of these changes, safety becomes a concern. People with Alzheimer’s tend to wander away from home, or they may do things like light a candle and forget about it, sparking a fire that could injure them or damage their home. Balancing freedom and safety Caregivers and family members have…

Fresh and frozen vegetables are a good option if you are watching your salt intake, but when you’re short on time, canned vegetables can also be a great option. Watch below as Karah Stanley, registered dietitian at St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center, explains what to look for when you’re in the canned food aisle:

Whether you’re a teen athlete’s parent or a weekend warrior, we can all use tips to keep our family healthy while exercising. We asked a few St. Elizabeth Healthcare Sports Medicine athletic trainers to share their best tips to keep their clients healthy. Tip 1: Take time to use the proper technique when stretching, and don’t forget to cool down to help prevent injuries. ““ Alicia Bromback, Athletic Trainer at Connor High School Stretching is essential to improve your flexibility and reduce your injury risk. Relax into your stretches; don’t bounce. Cool down after a workout with some easy…

The day all football fans have been waiting for is finally here! Tomorrow, the NFL will kick off its first season game: the Steelers versus the Patriots. Before you pack up the car and head out to your favorite tailgating spot, bear these tips in mind:

If you talk to people in their early to mid-20s, they’ll likely be able to name two or three friends who have had to “go gluten free” in the past few years. While we aren’t yet sure why a gluten intolerance seems to be taking over, we do know that it has thousands of Americans avoiding anything with wheat. As someone who had to cut gluten from my diet, here are five pieces of wisdom for anyone facing this new diet restriction: It isn’t as difficult as I expected. Gluten-free food isn’t scarce in either the grocery store or my…

Whether you’re going through a break-up, arguing with a loved one or are just having a rough day, sometimes it seems like sitting down for a good cry is the only thing that will make you feel better. In a new study we learned about on the Today Show, researchers  watched what happened after folks  saw  a sad film. They found that, in fact,  crying may  help you feel even better than you did previous to a sad event. Bottom line: Stop holding back. When you want to have a good cry, let it all out!

Warm weather might be tempting you to get outside and work up a sweat. It’s a great idea. Most of us need to get more physical activity into our day. For people with diabetes who are considering taking up running for exercise, the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston offers these tips: Clear it with your physician first Running is great exercise, but people with diabetes face particular health problems that high-impact exercise could make worse. Running may increase your risk for some cardiovascular or orthopedic issues. You have to walk before you run If you’re new to running, start with…

We hope you are enjoying the holiday and had a great weekend. If you came up with a great healthy grilling recipe, be sure to share it with us! Since it’s a short week at work, here are a few  productivity tips from Inc.com  to help  get just as much done at work this week in less time: Sync your calendar:  If you use a wall calendar, desk calendar, email calendar and phone calendar, it’s time to make sure they match. Schedule and prioritize your activities:  Make sure your most important tasks are scheduled first and set goals to complete…