by erlangerhealth | Oct 28, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine
You’ve heard of physical therapy. Maybe you’ve even known someone who saw a physical therapist for a while. But have you ever thought about what it actually does? Well, the answer is pretty much what you might expect. Physical therapy (PT) helps people recover or gain...
by Erlanger Marketing | Oct 3, 2023 | Regain Health, Stay Well
You may have heard of GERD, but do you really know what it is and how it affects the body? Many people think that GERD is just another name for heartburn. But that’s not the case. While heartburn is one symptom of GERD, it isn’t the only one. Let’s back up a bit. GERD...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 2, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Each year, around 3,500 babies die of a sleep-related cause. While the number is staggering, safe sleep practices can help keep your baby safe and limit the risk. There are a couple different terms used to describe when a baby dies of an unknown cause. The overarching...
by Erlanger Marketing | Sep 29, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Heart Health, Men's Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well, Women's Health
When we work out, we typically think about muscles in our arms, legs, back, or abdomen. However, these aren’t the only muscles that get stronger with regular exercise. What does your heart do? Your heart, which is a muscular organ, gets a workout during exercise, too....
by Dr. Andrea Goins, DO, FAAP, Vice Chief of Staff Children's Hospital at Erlanger | Sep 7, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Stay Well
Sudden infant death syndrome — often known as “SIDS” — is a term to describe the sudden, unexplained death of an infant up to 12 months old. Although no one knows the cause of SIDS, you and others who care for your baby can reduce the risk of sudden death and ensure...