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Abigail Bates, APRN-CNP
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860 Bethesda Drive
Unit 1 & 4
Zanesville, OH 43701
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Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?

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Everyone knows someone who likes to crack their knuckles. It could be a nervous habit. They might be trying to intimidate someone. Or they could just be trying to ignore you.  

Is cracking your knuckles harmful to your health? Does it cause arthritis? Take our short quiz to find out.  

 

 

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Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?

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Catheter Ablation Procedure: What you need to know

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Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib).

1. What is AFIB?

It is a common type of heart arrhythmia that causes the heart to beat irregularly. It occurs when the upper chambers of the heart no longer contract in coordination.

2. What are the symptoms?

This can occur without symptoms or may make you feel tired, lightheaded, short of breath or a fluttering sensation in your chest.

3. Is AFib dangerous?

When your heart beats irregularly with AFib, it can lead to blood clots, especially in the left atrial appendage (LAA) of the heart. In this scenario, you are five times more likely to have a stroke than someone with a regular heartbeat. Although blood thinners can reduce your risk of stroke, medications create other dangers, including bleeding.

4. Are patients awake during the procedure?

Patients receive medication to help them relax. A local anesthetic will numb the site where the catheter is inserted. Occasional general anesthesia is used.

5. How is a catheter ablation performed?

Thin, flexible tubes called catheters are inserted into a vein in the groin and move into the heart. There is an electrode at the tip of each catheter. The electrode sends radio waves that create heat. The heat is delivered to the heart tissues that causes AFib. You can watch a video explaining the procedure by clicking here.

6. How long is the patient in the hospital?

If performed as an outpatient you may go home the same day or be discharged the next day.

7. Who performs the procedure? 

The EP team.

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Genesis Spiritual Care: a source of support for all

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The Genesis Spiritual Care team provides spiritual and emotional support for patients, their families, the community and Genesis team members. This includes all religions and non-religious beliefs. Our commitment to delivering total care, including spiritual, is part of our longstanding traditions that come from the faith-based roots of Genesis’ founders, who started serving the area in the late 1800s. The team includes chaplains from diverse faith backgrounds who listen and help others find inner strength when dealing with challenges. 

 

The Spiritual Care team provides support during times of joy, suffering, calm and crisis. Spiritual Care Director Randall Gearheart said, “We believe healing takes place in the body, mind and spirit. Therefore, we offer an open and compassionate environment to support each person’s unique beliefs and practices. We support patients in drawing upon their unique beliefs and practices for comfort and strength.” 

 

Providing care to the whole person is an important aspect of the Genesis mission. To support the optimal health and well-being of the community, the following services are available: 

  • Crisis intervention 

  • Unbiased ear for those faced with a difficult decision 

  • Short-term individual counseling 

  • Religious sacraments, including communion and anointing of the sick 

  • Notifications for churches, synagogues or other faith communities for patients 

  • Memorial services 

  • Lay visitors and local clergy training 

  • Cultural diversity training 

  • Patient advocacy when needed 

  • No One Dies Alone (NODA) program 

 

Spiritual Care team members can also help with Advanced Directives, the legal documents that enable patients to state the kind of medical care they want if they are too ill or hurt to express their wishes. 

 

St. Francis Chapel at Genesis Hospital 

The St. Francis Chapel at Genesis is open 24/7 and available to everyone for prayer and reflection. Patients, team members and community members are invited to join in a celebration of Mass in the St. Francis Chapel at 7:15 a.m. every Friday. 

 

We’re here for everyone. Chaplains are available to community members by appointment. You can reach Genesis Spiritual Care Services at 740-454-5859. 

 

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Tips to prevent falls

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Two out of three falls occur when someone slips or trips. This is especially true if you live in a climate that includes freezing temperatures in the winter. Cold weather makes it easier to fall and harder to maintain your balance. 

 

For instance, people slip or trip on: 

  • Visibly icy surfaces 

  • Black ice, a coating of ice so thin that people think it’s asphalt or pavement 

  • Ice that’s covered by snow or snow drifts 

  • Unplowed sidewalks and streets 

 

A fall becomes more dangerous when: 

  • Ice and snow makes it difficult to get up 

  • Exposure to freezing temperatures compounds the fall or injury 

 

Fall statistics 

Falls are the number one reason for injury-related Emergency Department visits and accidental deaths in people aged 65 and over. Prevention is key. 

 

Indoor prevention 

  • Remove hazards (bags, baskets, cords and anything in walkways) 

  • Good lighting 

  • Non-slip rugs 

  • Make sure your clothes and shoes fit 

  • Bathroom grab bars 

 

Outdoor prevention 

  • Make sure surfaces are clear 

  • Use assistance devices for stability (walkers, canes) 

  • Dress for the weather 

  • Use a path you know 

  • Good lighting 

 

General safety measures 

  • Walk with a buddy 

  • Carry a cell phone 

  • Carry a medical alert system 

  • Wear watches with fall sensors 

  • Make a daily phone call or check in with a friend, family member or neighbor 

 

If you fall, soften your landing 

  • Flex forward into the fall, which gives you some control over direction. Fall sideways, if possible. 

  • Tuck your head and turn your shoulder into the fall to protect your head. 

  • Relax everything and fall like a sack of beans. 

  • Fall on the soft, fleshy places, like your buttocks and thighs. These areas have more protection and are lower to the ground. 

  • As you complete the fall, try to roll to your side in a ball. This will spread the impact to reduce injury and stop you from rolling farther. 

 

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Two out of three falls occur when someone slips or trips. This is especially true if you live in a climate that includes freezing temperatures in the winter. Cold weather makes it easier to fall and harder to maintain your balance. 

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“I thought I had the flu.”

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You are probably familiar with numbness in your left arm and amcrushing feeling in your chest as heart attack warning signs. But what if you don’t feel like an elephant is sitting on your chest? Sometimes, the symptoms are subtle and people ignore them, thinking they have indigestion or are getting the flu. This is especially true for women. 

 

Know the warning signs and call 911 immediately if you experience them. 

 

Heart attack symptoms in women: 

  • Chest pain, but not always 

  • Pain or pressure in the lower chest or upper abdomen 

  • Jaw, neck or upper back pain 

  • Nausea or vomiting 

  • Shortness of breath 

  • Fainting 

  • Indigestion 

  • Extreme fatigue 

 

Heart attack symptoms in men: 

  • Squeezing chest pressure or pain 

  • Jaw, neck or back pain 

  • Nausea or vomiting 

  • Shortness of breath 

 

If you have heart attack symptoms: 

Call 911 immediately. 

The best treatment for a heart attack is to prevent one by taking care of your heart. Your Primary Care Physician can refer you to one of several Genesis heart care locations where you can learn more about diet, exercise and controlling your risk factors. Our Heart & Vascular Institute is at the Genesis main campus in Zanesville with additional offices are in Coshocton, Cambridge and Somerset. 

 

To learn more, visit genesishcs.org/heart. 

 

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Sometimes, the symptoms of a heart attack are subtle and people ignore them, thinking they have indigestion or are getting the flu. This is especially true for women. 

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Heart healthy chocolate pie

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Ingredients: 

  • 13 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 

  • 1/3 cup coffee liqueur 

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

  • 1 pound silken tofu, drained 

  • 1 tablespoon honey 

  • 1 (9-inch) prepared chocolate wafer crust 

 

Directions: 

Place enough water in the bottom of a 4-quart saucepan to come 1 inch up the sides. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. 

 

Melt the chocolate chips with the liqueur and vanilla in a medium metal bowl set over the simmering water, stirring often with a rubber or silicone spatula. Combine the tofu, chocolate mixture and honey in a blender or food processor and spin until smooth, about 1 minute. 

 

Pour the filling into the crust and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until the filling sets firm. 

 

Chocolate wafer crust 

Ingredients: 

• 6 1/2 ounces chocolate wafer cookies 

• 1 tablespoon sugar 

• 3 ounces unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 

 

Nutrition facts: 

• Calories 484 

• Total Fat 24 g 

• Sodium 363 mg 

• Total Carbohydrates 62 g 

• Fiber 1 g 

• Sugar 14 g 

• Protein 5 g 

 

Find more recipes at genesishcs.org/eatwell. 

 

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Try this delicious and healthy option for homemade chocolate pie!

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Lower your cholesterol naturally

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Maybe you just came from the doctor’s office and learned your cholesterol is too high. Maybe you want to avoid hearing those words from your doctor. Either way, take our quiz to learn more about cholesterol and tips to lower it naturally. 

 

1. All cholesterol is bad. 

False. Cholesterol is made up of HDL (good) cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol. Good cholesterol helps your body build cells and make vitamins. If you have too much of the bad cholesterol or not enough of the good, it can build up in the arteries leading to a heart attack or stroke. 

 

2. Foods with a lot of fiber and no saturated fats are best for naturally lowering cholesterol. 

True. According to Harvard Health, the best 11 foods to naturally lower your cholesterol are oatmeal (the old-fashioned kind), white (navy) beans, avocado, eggplant, carrots, almonds, kiwi, berries (raspberries and blackberries are the best, but strawberries and blueberries are also good), cauliflower, soy and salmon. 

 

3. Eating colorful fruits and vegetables can lower your cholesterol. 

True. Colorful fruits and vegetables are good sources of fiber and contain sterols and stanols, molecules that block cholesterol. Generally, the richer the color of vegetables and fruits, the more nutrients they have. So, when shopping, look for dark green spinach, vibrant blueberries and so on. 

 

4. Exercise is the most important thing you can do to lower your cholesterol naturally. 

False. For decades, a healthy diet and exercise were recommended to naturally lower cholesterol. However, according to Harvard Health, an analysis found that exercise did not lower cholesterol. However, exercise provides so many other health benefits you should exercise regularly. 

 

Eating healthy is a great way to lower cholesterol naturally. However, sometimes our bodies need a little help, and there are medications to assist you when needed. If you have high cholesterol or want to prevent it, please talk to your family doctor about the best plan of action for you. 

 

To learn more about options for heart health, visit genesishcs.org/heart. 

 

 

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The loneliness epidemic

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‘Tis the winter season, which has a reputation for sadness given the shorter, darker days. It’s also after the holidays when post-holiday funks are legendary. 

 

How do you know if you’re feeling alone or lonely? According to researchers, there’s a big difference. 

 

In 2020, health consulting firm Cigna conducted an online survey of adults in the United States to explore the impact of loneliness. They found that 61% of Americans reported loneliness in 2019, up from 54% in 2018. 

 

What did they want to know? 

The researchers first wanted to determine if people were alone or lonely. They learned that: 

  • Feeling alone occurs after situational variables, such as moving to a new location, losing a family member or friend and divorce. Even civic or religious holidays and events that bring people together, like a concert or the World Series, can cause people to feel disconnected when they are over. 

  • The feelings lasted for a short time. 

  • The feelings lessened as seasons and situations changed. 

 

People who said they were lonely shared the following: 

  • They reported little to no social support and infrequent meaningful social interactions. 

  • They did not feel good about their relationships. 

  • Their physical and mental health tended to be poor. 

  • They lacked balance in their daily activities – doing too much or too little of anything (for example, sleep or work). 

 

Figuring out if you are alone or lonely allows you to seek sources of support or otherwise make changes. Even if it does not feel comfortable, reach out. 

 

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lists many health conditions made worse by ongoing loneliness, including heart disease, depression, cognitive decline and weakened immune systems. 

 

Talk to your Primary Care Physician, who may have helpful resources. 

 

You can also: 

  • Find groups that share your interests. 

  • Volunteer. (See the next paragraph for groups in need.) 

  • Contact friends and family members regularly. 

  • Eat a healthy diet and spend time in nature. 

 

Young adults, mothers with young children, members of the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants and older people are all at increased risk for loneliness. The people in these groups need you and would most likely welcome you with open arms. 

 

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4 tips for caring for your facial hair

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For many, growing a mustache or beard is a crucial part of your look and style. However, if your facial hair isn’t cared for, you can develop issues like ingrown hairs, dandruff and acne. Here are five quick tips to ensure your beard, mustache, or goatee is well-groomed, and your skin stays healthy. 

 

1. Wash your facial hair and face every day. 

Don’t forget to moisturize your skin and facial hair. Use circular motions to massage your cleanser into your skin and facial hair. Then rinse and gently dry your face. 

 

2. Prone to ingrown hairs in your stubble? Make sure to exfoliate. 

If you’re prone to ingrown hairs, exfoliating is a great way to prevent these until your facial hair grows back in. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a gentle exfoliating scrub 1-2 times per week. Make sure to moisturize immediately afterward. 

 

3. Take care when grooming 

Make sure your facial hair looks its best by creating a grooming routine that is right for you. Apply beard oil or moisturizer to detangle and style your beard or mustache. Make sure to trim your facial hair as needed with shaving oil or cream. 

 

4. Avoid touching your facial hair

It’s tough to resist, but touching your beard can spread bacteria and dirt from your hands to your face, which could lead to skin problems. 

 

If you have questions or concerns about the health of your skin or facial hair, talk to your primary care provider or dermatologist. 

 

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