by By the UT Erlanger Foot and Ankle Institute | Jul 13, 2015 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
The stabbing pain, the stiffness, the dreaded first step of the morning—plantar fasciitis can make routine activities seem overwhelming. But there are ways to treat it. What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia, a flat band of tissue supporting the arches in your...
by By: Dr. Jennifer Alvarez | Jul 8, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Q: How can I help my child find relief from a poison ivy rash? A: As your children head into the great outdoors this summer, remind them of the simple rhyme, “Leaves of three, let them be.” Poison ivy consists of shiny clusters of three leaves, typically found in...
by Dr. Tye Young, D.O. | Jul 3, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Have the best skin ever with the help of nature. Every day, we’re bombarded with chemicals. From the foods we eat to outdoor pollution, chemicals find their way into just about everything around us. With more and more people wanting to live healthier lifestyles, it’s...
by By Janet Kramer-Mai, RN, OCN, CBPN-IC | Jul 1, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Breast Health, Cancer Issues, Stay Well, Women's Health
Q: When should I have my first mammogram? I’m 36 years old without a family history of breast cancer. A: All women, regardless of family history, should have a baseline mammogram between age 35 and 40 and annual mammograms after 40. Over 85 percent of women with...