Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Give the man who raised you much-deserved attention and love this weekend  with a few fun and unique  Father’s Day events. We know dads  aren’t always easy to shop for, and let’s face it – he doesn’t need any more mugs, ties or golf clubs. Instead of the tried-and-true gifts, let’s knock Dad’s socks off with a few personalized presents: 1. Family Catch with the Cincinnati Reds Not only can you give dad a once -in-a-lifetime chance  to step onto the field at Great American Ballpark, you can go home happy knowing your gift  benefited the Reds Community Fund. 2.…

Summer is here! Along with that welcomed summer sun, however, we also get hot temperatures that make it extremely unappealing to turn on the stove or oven to cook a healthy meal. But, with these 31 recipes from Greatist,  featuring items such as yummy vegan yogurt parfaits, energy bars, sushi rolls, manicotti and brownies, you can prepare a healthy meal and beat the heat. If those options didn’t get your attention,  how about an easy chocolate mousse  made with only a food processor and no refined sugars or cream? If you try one of these yummy recipes this summer, send…

It’s no secret fast food burgers aren’t good for us, but how bad could they really be? A recent Harvard study found prostate cancer patients who consumed a high-fat diet have a much higher risk of death than their healthy counterparts. According to  CBS News, the study followed the eating habits of  almost one  thousand patients diagnosed with prostate cancer . Researchers found patients  with a diet high in fat, dairy and refined grains were more than twice as likely to die from prostate cancer and 67 percent more likely to die from any other cause. The men who followed…

There’s nothing better than a cold, creamy scoop of ice cream to sweeten the summer doldrums. And there’s nothing worse than the sharp, stabbing headache ““ technically referred to as sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia — that sometimes follows the indulgence. Fortunately, the pain doesn’t last long ““ usually less than a minute, according to the pain management experts at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. And ice cream headaches ““ sometimes called brain freezes ““ don’t require treatment. Unfreeze your brain Experts don’t know exactly why people get the headaches, which occur when something cold ““ ice cream, of course, but…

You know to ask your pharmacist or doctor how your prescriptions could interact with other medicines and even alcohol. But, have you ever thought to ask how your prescriptions could be impacting the vitamins and minerals in your body? “Many patients may be unaware of the nutritional impact of medications,” said Dr. Jon Minzner, a primary care physician with St. Elizabeth Physicians. “While tending to acute and other preventative care issues during a time-limited office visit, often these nutritional issues may be overlooked.” It’s still important to think about how your body may be reacting to the prescriptions you are…

Robots assisting with surgeries seems like a futuristic idea, but last month it was a reality for Dr. Matthew Hummel of OrthoCincy. According to the NKY Tribune, Hummel successfully performed Kentucky’s first partial knee replacement surgery that utilized a robotic arm. Patients should not be  wary of a robot playing a role in your next surgery. Hummel said  he’s in complete control of the device throughout the procedure, and it simply allows him to have better laser precision and preserve more of the patient’s natural knee. While the technology is relatively new, Hummel said he’s seen  patients experience less pain,…

If you’ve been training for a June race, it’s not time to pack away the running shoes just. yet. Keep your summer fitness goals moving with a race in July or August . Kentucky races: Big Brothers and Big Sisters 5K Run and Walk ““ Covington, Kentucky When: Saturday, August 15, 9:00 a.m. Where: Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W Rivercenter Blvd., Covington, Kentucky Cost: $30 pre-registration, $35 after August 3 Know your DNA 5K ““ Crestview Hills, Kentucky When: Sunday, August 23 at 9:00 a.m. Where: Thomas More, 333 Thomas More Pkwy., Crestview Hills, Kentucky Cost: $17 for children…

We know we shouldn’t text and drive. Yet, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2013  National Occupant Protection Use Survey, “At any given daylight moment across America, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving.” Each driver puts himself and others on the road at risk – and has  been for years. In 2013 alone, 3,154 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers  and  approximately 424,000 people were injured. If you’ve ever given into sending a quick email or reading a text message while behind the wheel,  Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief…

Every year, more than 27,000 cancer cases are attributed to a single cause that can easily be prevented. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is known to be the culprit in many cases of cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancers in women, penile cancers in men, and scores of other cancers in both genders. In fact, according to the New York Times, the vaccine has already reduced the virus’s prevalence by two-thirds, despite being introduced just a decade ago. Protect your preteen Vaccination during your children’s preteen years can help ensure they won’t fall victim to HPV during their lifetime, yet less…

Baked beans are a favorite side at  any summer barbecue, but probably not the healthiest item to complement your burger or hot dog. Instead of ditching the dish, St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management registered dietitian Karah Stanley will help you keep the salty treat at the table. Looking to spice up the menu at your next cookout? Be sure to  check out this yummy  recipe for  Mediterranean-style grilled salmon.