July 29, 2021
Men's Health, Regain Health, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor, Women's Health
You’re jogging through your neighborhood when all of a sudden you get a familiar feeling — an all-too-urgent urge. You wonder: What is it about running that always makes me need to pee?
Well, don’t think you’re alone! Runners’ incontinence is an actual thing. And it’s extremely common among female...
July 17, 2021
What — a user’s guide to insomnia? Yes. With some 30 to 40 percent of Americans experiencing insomnia at least occasionally, we thought a guide to the condition might be a good idea.
In case you’re wondering, that’s about 131 million Americans who have difficulty sleeping. Those numbers are staggering,...
July 7, 2021
For decades now, you’ve heard about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun. But have you ever really wondered why that’s so important?
We’d like to point you toward a key reason why — melanoma.
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 106,110 new melanomas will be diagnosed in...
June 30, 2021
Each year millions of fireworks are set off on the Fourth of July and surrounding days. But along with those fireworks comes added danger — the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 15,600 people were treated in the ERs for related firework injuries in 2020 and the majority of...
June 18, 2021
You know that a car seat is essential for keeping your child safe in the car. But not just any car seat will do. Read on for a look at what you should know about car seats.
Car seats are often one of the first items parents add to their...
June 14, 2021
Berneet Kaur, MDErlanger Neuroscience Institute
When you think of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss comes to mind. But while that’s often one of the symptoms, it’s not the only one.
The other symptoms, though, are often less well-known. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — offering the perfect opportunity...
June 10, 2021
It may seem like the 2020–2021 school year just began, but now it’s come to an end. And while your kids are focused on summer fun, you want to be sure they’re also paying attention to summer safety. After all, you want to spend your days in the summer...
May 25, 2021
In most places in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina, the COVID-19 vaccine is available for residents ages 12 and up. The CDC recommends that everyone 12 years and older should get the vaccination to help protect against COVID-19. Read on for answers to some common questions about children and...
May 24, 2021
When a person experiences a stroke, the type of treatment he or she receives is largely dependent on what caused the stroke. So what happens when the cause is unknown?
Treatment following a stroke has dual purposes — it’s intended to limit the damage caused by the stroke and help...
May 19, 2021
You insist your child buckle up when he or she is riding in your car, so why wouldn’t you insist on a similar safety measure on a bicycle, skateboard, hoverboard or scooter? A helmet is an essential!
Why is a helmet so important? Well, it’s pretty simple. When it comes...
May 13, 2021
Caleb Heath, FNP, Vascular Neurology
Each year nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke.
It’s the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. The signs of a stroke can be hard to recognize. Common symptoms, like arm weakness, difficulty walking/lack of...
