by erlangerhealth | Mar 26, 2021 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
In 2021, an estimated 149,500 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Are you in the know about the disease? While colorectal cancer is among the most common types of cancer, it is also among the most preventable. Here are six other things you should know...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 24, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
National surveys estimate that 20 million women and 10 million men in America will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives — and they can affect anyone, regardless of age, size, gender, race, sexuality, ability or socioeconomic status. There is a commonly...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 22, 2021 | Cardiology, Heart Health, Regain Health
When the heart is functioning normally, the mitral valve opens up to allow blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. But what happens when the valve leaks? That’s what’s known as mitral valve disease, which occurs when the valve doesn’t work properly....
by Henry Okafor, MD | Feb 19, 2021 | Regain Health, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor
Urinary incontinence is common, especially among women. If you’re one of the millions dealing with the condition, could you be making your symptoms worse? When you are dealing with incontinence, the last thing you want to do is make the situation worse. But all too...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 12, 2021 | Heart Health, Stay Well
On TV, in the news, in your monthly magazine … It seems like everywhere you turn, healthy eating is a topic of conversation. But how can you know what to eat for a healthy heart? Healthy eating can seem complicated. But in reality, making a few smart choices can help...
