High school sports are in full swing, which means your young athlete is spending time with friends, bringing out her competitive edge…and could be pushing a little too hard to earn a win. Unfortunately, many athletes believe sharing feelings of pain or soreness is equal to weakness. A little soreness is OK, but your child could be overdoing it and causing unnecessary physical and mental distress.
Properly disposing of sharps ““ the needles, syringes and lancets people with diabetes use for finger sticks and insulin injections ““ cuts down on the risk of injuries and infections. Sharps can cause any injury. In addition, because they come in contact with blood, anyone who accidentally sticks himself with a used sharp is at risk for infection with any number of diseases such as hepatitis or HIV. What is a “sharp?” Sharps are classified as medical waste, and laws for disposing of them vary by state. In Kentucky, used sharps can be disposed of with household garbage but they…
Most of the time, people who are workaholics don’t knowingly show up to speak to therapists for that reason, says Kelly Clasgens, a licensed professional clinical counselor with the St. Elizabeth Employee Assistance Program. “What ends up happening, they will come in for a work-related conflict, or stress, or relationship problems,” she says. “And then you end up finding, ‘Ah! They work 70 hours a week and they’re not really taking time for themselves, and that’s leading to depression.’” Here are some of the signs that Clasgens and others agree can indicate that someone is a workaholic. Working longer and…
Growing your own vegetables or buying all seasonal vegetables at the grocery store (or at your local farmers’ market) is great for your diet, but beware – not all vegetables are created equal. Watch as Karah Stanley, registered dietitian with St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center, explains the two different types of vegetables and which ones you need to eat in moderation.
We know kids shouldn’t spend a lot of time staring at their electronic devices, but now it seems they are adversely impacted by how much time we parents spend on our phones. If your child has ever asked you to put the phone down in favor of reading a story to them or joining the tea party, you’re not alone. Many parents, even when consciously trying to spend less time on their devices, still have trouble unplugging and aren’t sure how to completely let go of the technology. As told on the Today show, “54 percent of kids think their…
If you have a green thumb, you may have a few extra zucchinis lying around from the summer harvest. You can always try zoodles, but if you want a quick, easy way to make the most of the squash, try this bread recipe from the Mayo Clinic (so you know it’s good for you, too!): Zucchini Bread | Yield: 2 loaves Ingredients 6 egg whites 1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose (plain) flour 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat (whole-meal) flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda…
Whether knuckle cracking is, in your opinion, the equivalent to a soothing massage or the sound of nails on a chalkboard, you likely have a strong opinion one way or the other. So what’s causing that popping sound? The Huffington Post tells us scientists may have finally “cracked it.” Get it? You may have previously been told the sound is from a little gas bubble inside the knuckle popping. But, that could not be further from the recently-discovered truth. In fact, the sound is likely from a cavity forming in the fluid that lubricates the joint. You can think of…
That fancy phone in your pocket might be smart enough to detect whether you’re depressed, according to researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago. Your smartphone can track the amount of time you’re using the phone to check your e-mail, Facebook and other apps, and can also track how many locations you visit every day through its GPS feature, according to the small study from researchers at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. How your phone could detect your mood Researchers followed 28 adults ““ 20 women and eight men, with an average age of 29 ““ for two weeks, and tracked…
With kids heading back to school, you may be packing more lunches than usual. While going straight to the deli is a healthier option than pre-packaged cold cuts, we have three important tips to make the best choices for your family. Watch as Karah Stanley, registered dietitian at St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center, explains how to escape the deli counter without a lot of sodium or fat.
Buying a backpack seems like a simple decision, as long as your little one gets her favorite color or his favorite cartoon character on the bag. But, the backpack your student wears now could have serious implications for her health later in life. To help you find the right pack for your kid, here is a simple back-to-school backpack shopping checklist:
