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...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 12, 2016 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
How much caffeine do you have each day? Most people reach for their morning coffee or afternoon soda with little thought about how much caffeine they’re having or how it could affect their health. The fact is, caffeine can be good or bad for your health. It all...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 8, 2016 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Not all fats are created equal. When you’re scanning nutrition labels, you may try to limit your intake of fat. But avoiding fat may leave your diet lacking in the types of fat that are actually good for you. How are you supposed to know what foods contain...
