March 19, 2019
No-Bake Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Ingredients
½ cup almond butter
¼ cup honey
½ cup raw almonds, finely chopped
1 serving of your favorite plain, vanilla, or chocolate protein powder
2 tbsp mini semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
Roll into...
March 11, 2019
Heartburn and reflux are things we often think of in relation to adults. But the reality is — reflux in kids is common, too.
This won’t come as a surprise to many parents who are often familiar with the constant spitting up of a little one.
In fact, even babies who aren’t...
March 11, 2019
You know that quality sleep is essential to your health, but have you ever really thought about its impact? Sleep affects every aspect of the body, but let’s take a look at what it does for heart health.
When you think of healthy lifestyle habits, you may first think of...
March 5, 2019
Consider this scenario: You take a medication for a symptom you’re experiencing. But after a few days or weeks, you develop another symptom, which may be caused by the medication you’re taking. So now you need another medication to help you manage the side effect of the first.
The...
March 5, 2019
We are spreading the word about acting F.A.S.T.—a simple test that anyone can do to diagnose a stroke by identifying the most common symptoms.
Do you know how to identify the symptoms of a stroke? Knowing what to look for could help you save a life, including your own. Stroke...
March 2, 2019
Whether your preteen had an easygoing childhood or an extended version of the terrible twos, entering into puberty brings a whole new world. Do you know how to help your child navigate the challenges that puberty can bring?
You may think of puberty in terms of when to have the...
February 18, 2019
Back, Bone & Joint Health, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Men's Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well, Women's Health
We’ve heard it for years — running is bad for your knees. But is that actually true?
It seems to make sense. When you’re running, you’re putting a good deal of force and pressure on the joints in your knees. So, it’s no wonder when you end up with...
February 18, 2019
Princess Eugenie recently drew attention at her wedding for wearing a dress that intentionally exposed the surgical scar from scoliosis surgery. That move brought scoliosis out of the shadows and into the news. But what exactly should parents know about the condition?
The numbers are pretty staggering. Roughly 3 million...
February 13, 2019
If you’re one of the millions of Americans with a loved one who has dementia, it may seem as if his or her symptoms get worse at night. And you may actually be right.
Researchers studying dementia have found that those with the condition often experience a sensation known as...
February 12, 2019
Arslan Kahloon, MD
Physicians with Erlanger Gastroenterology recently started offering colonoscopies at Erlanger East Hospital on Saturday mornings. Erlanger’s next series of weekend colonoscopy appointments is scheduled for Saturday, March 3.
According to Dr. Arslan Kahloon, gastroenterologist with Erlanger Gastroenterology, this simple screening for colon cancer is typically recommended for those age...
February 11, 2019
January marked the official opening of the C Building, new four-story, 80,000 square foot medical office building at Erlanger East Hospital. In additional to expanded physician services, including pulmonology and dermatology, the new building offers residents more convenient access to the Erlanger Center for Breast Health, as well as the...
February 11, 2019
If you’re someone who prefers to exercise outdoors, you’re familiar with the challenges that cold, rainy Tennessee winter days can bring. You probably take your workouts indoors. Consider this: during the winter, your little ones need to take their exercise indoors, too. This month, we challenge you to get...
