by erlangerhealth | Nov 19, 2018 | Regain Health, Stay Well, Stories of Hope
Recently, in response to the news surrounding the end-of-life care of former first lady Barbara Bush, there has been a renewed interest in palliative care and what exactly “comfort care” entails. Read on to learn more about this additional layer of support for people...
by Harish Manyam, MD | Nov 13, 2018 | Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When your heart’s beating normally, you rarely pay attention. But when it skips a beat, beats really fast or really slow, or is different in some other way, it can be alarming. What’s behind those heart palpitations? Well, we’ll talk about that in a minute, but first...
by Laura Cleary, MD | Nov 6, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Winter brings fewer hours of sunlight and more cloudy days. So, is it safe to put the sunscreen bottle away until next summer? That’s an easy one. The answer is no. All too often, we associate sunscreen with the hot, intense days of summertime. But, in reality, the...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 30, 2018 | Breast Health, Cancer Issues, Regain Health, Women's Health
Approximately 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. That statistic alone can make having a mammogram uncomfortable and scary — but it doesn’t have to be. At the Erlanger Center for Breast Health, our breast cancer navigators are here to help. At the...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 25, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It’s an age-old question for older adults — and one that’s filled with all sorts of emotions. How can you know when it’s time for your mom or dad (or yourself) to hand over the car keys for good? Whether you’re the senior in question or your parents or loved ones are,...
