Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Children are very rarely going to bring it up themselves. An eating disorder is usually a way for them to gain control – a physical manifestation of an emotional disorder. They typically don’t want help, probably don’t know they need it and certainly don’t want to ask for it. That’s why it’s up to parents to monitor their children’s eating habits and behaviors to look for signs of a problem. What to Look For Dr. John La Count, a Pediatrician with St. Elizabeth Physicians’ Florence office, said parents should keep an eye out for obsessive attitudes toward food. “Calorie counting,…

Make the Holidays Merrier for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s The holidays are a great time to reminisce or make new memories with friends and family. But for people battling Alzheimer’s disease, or other forms of dementia, and their caregivers, the holidays can be a stressful and even frightening time, says the Alzheimer’s Association. The person with dementia might not recognize the friend or relative stopping by to say hello or realize it’s Christmas, and a whirlwind of parties and visits could be an upsetting disruption in their normal routine. Imagine suddenly being surrounded by strangers in a strange place, and…

Simply put, endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows on the outside of it. It usually affects women in their 20s and 30s, and early diagnosis is critical, particularly for young women hoping to preserve their fertility. So how do you know if you have it? Here are a few telltale signs: 1. Heavy Bleeding or Pain During Your Menstrual Cycle Sure, bleeding and pain during your menstrual cycle are subjective, but there are some guidelines to help you determine if your suspicions are warranted. The rule of thumb to determine…

There are many ways to go about getting exercise. Here are four different fitness activities: Endurance: Try to build up to at least 30 minutes of activity that makes you breathe hard on most or all days of the week. Every day is best because it builds your energy or “staying power.” Ten minutes at a time is fine. Note: If you watch an hour TV show and do some kind of exercise on every commercial (walking around the couch is better than sitting through the commercial) you will have given yourself 10 minutes of exercise. If you can…