by erlangerhealth | Oct 3, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
When your little one started crawling, you probably baby-proofed your house for the usual things. Like installing gates to keep the baby off the stairs, installing socket protectors to keep little fingers out of the power outlets and putting locks on cabinets. But...
by by: Jennifer Dooley, M.D. | Sep 24, 2016 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
You know that excess body weight can have negative effects on your health. But did you know that where you carry that body weight makes a difference? Maybe you’ve heard others talking about whether they have an “apple” or “pear” shaped body. Or read an article on how...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 22, 2016 | Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Stay Well, Women's Health
This weekend, IRONMAN Chattanooga will play host to hundreds of athletes competing for 40 qualifying slots in the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The race will begin with a 2.4-mile swim in the Tennessee River, followed by a 116-mile bike...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 20, 2016 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Stay Well
Feeling that familiar twinge of pain in your back? You aren’t alone. In fact, back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor. But there are things you can do to help prevent it. Back pain has many causes. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and is...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 16, 2016 | Stay Well
Now that school’s back in session, keeping your family healthy can be tricky. One particular concern? The norovirus. If someone in your family has ever had the norovirus, you know exactly why it’s a concern. Here’s what you should know about this common, contagious...
