May 23, 2019
From Instagram models to picture-perfect Snaps, images of perfection are all around us. It’s always been difficult for teens to maintain a healthy body image, but how can they overcome the challenges in today’s selfie world?
Let’s face it: being a teen is hard, no matter what decade you...
May 15, 2019
Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad
Ingredients
Fruit salad
1 lb fresh strawberries , diced
1 lb fresh pineapple , diced
12 oz fresh blueberries
12 oz red grapes , diced into halves
4 kiwis , peeled and diced
1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges in juice, drained well and sliced into...
May 10, 2019
We often think of depression as something that only impacts adults. But in reality, teen depression is also common — affecting as many as one in five teenagers in the United States.
It can be difficult for anyone to determine whether the emotions they’re experiencing are normal or a sign...
May 7, 2019
Ruchir Shah, MD
Did you know that many people experience a warning sign of sorts before having a stroke? It’s true— almost 15 percent of all strokes are preceded by a TIA, what’s often called a “mini-stroke.” So, if you or a loved one have a TIA, what happens next?
We...
May 2, 2019
Back, Bone & Joint Health, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Women's Health
Daniel H. Doty, MD
There’s a lot on your shoulders. Add pain to the mix, and it’s not much fun. So, what can you do about your shoulder pain?
Pain or discomfort in the shoulder is pretty common. In fact, more than two-thirds of Americans will experience shoulder pain at some...
April 30, 2019
When you see your little one playing make-believe, you may not immediately think about how it benefits his or her health and development. But the truth is that playtime offers a number of health benefits for kids.
Case Tedder, MD
While your kids’ playtime may seem inconsequential, it’s actually a significant...
April 29, 2019
On Saturday, March 2, a group of medical professionals and some of their patients from the Erlanger Metabolic Center participated in the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon 5K event, calling themselves the “Metabolic Milers.” On this team were wife and husband Jenny and David Long.
Jenny and David began their weight loss...
April 23, 2019
Gary Brunvoll, DO
For most women, the symptoms of PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, are all too familiar. But have you ever heard of PMDD?
PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, is similar to PMS in some ways, but more severe. Because it can sometimes be difficult to know whether you’re experiencing PMS...
April 18, 2019
Brandon Morrical, MD
Springtime and pleasant weather have arrived, so what better time to get the whole family involved in heart-healthy habits? This family health challenge will boost your health and strengthen your heart.
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans? It accounts for...
April 18, 2019
Your blood pressure reads normally...until you’re sitting in the doctor’s office. Most of us have been there! All jokes aside, though, do you know what can cause your blood pressure to rise?
Whether you’ve actually been diagnosed with high blood pressure or it just spikes occasionally, there are certain triggers...
April 11, 2019
Chicken Chopped Salad
Ingredients
Main dish
1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped in bite-size pieces
1 cup baby spinach
1 cooked chicken breast, sliced diagonally
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 orange pepper, diced
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 orange, peeled then chopped
Dressing
1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp curry powder...
April 11, 2019
More than 40 percent of the food produced in the United States is never eaten. That’s a staggering amount of food waste! But what can be done to change that?
It’s a sobering reality. Hunger is on the rise across the globe, but so is food waste. As many as...
