by erlangerhealth | May 18, 2018 | Arthritis, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Regain Health
You’re familiar with the term “arthritis.” But what about “rheumatoid arthritis” specifically? For millions of American women, this condition is a fact of daily life. Arthritis is an umbrella term that encompasses a number of different medical conditions. In fact,...
by erlangerhealth | May 9, 2018 | Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You got the results of a recent screening back and your doctor says they show “precancerous cervical changes.” But what exactly does that mean? Well, the short answer is: It means exactly what it sounds like. Your screening found cells in your cervix that are...
by erlangerhealth | May 9, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Childhood Obesity, Stay Well
Did you know that nearly one in five kids aged 6 to 19 is considered obese? The numbers are staggering — and they’ve tripled since the 1970s. The official definition of obesity is “having excess body fat.” Medical providers use the body mass index (BMI) tool to...
by erlangerhealth | May 4, 2018 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
When you think of bariatric surgery, weight loss probably comes immediately to mind. And while weight loss is one benefit of this type of surgery, it’s not the only one. Each year in the United States, hundreds of thousands of people undergo some type of bariatric...
by erlangerhealth | Apr 27, 2018 | Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
Ouch, my aching back! If this is a frequent complaint of yours, your mattress might be to blame. But what makes a good mattress? Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor. In fact, more than 3 million cases of back pain are reported to a doctor...
