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  • Erlanger awarded Gold Plus for stroke care by American Heart Association
    July 20, 2022
    Brain Health & Stroke, Cardiology, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure
    Erlanger Health System is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care. American Heart Association awarded EHS with the Gold Plus Achievement Award by treating patients to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association® for 2 consecutive calendar years or more.   “We...
  • Low T: What all men need to know
    June 14, 2022
    Child & Family Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Sexual Health
    Testosterone deficiency, also known as hypogonadism, affects approximately 4 out of 10 men over the age of 45. It’s a common condition that’s often brought on by chronic medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, infections (including HIV/AIDs), obesity, liver or kidney disease, as well as the aging process....
  • CPR and AED Awareness Week: Hands-Only CPR
    June 7, 2022
    Child & Family Health, Heart Health, Stay Well
    June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness week. These life-saving processes can provide crucial care in a critical time for patients and can be utilized by anyone. Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States. If a cardiac arrest patient is quickly given CPR or an...
  • Closing the gap: Understanding heart disease & minorities
    February 22, 2022
    Cardiology, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
    You probably know that heart disease is the top cause of death among American men and women. But did you know that it’s more deadly and common among certain groups? It’s true. While heart disease affects many Americans of both genders, there’s a gap. What do we mean by gap? Well, it’s a...
  • exercising helps your heart
    What happens to your heart when you exercise?
    September 29, 2021
    Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Heart Health, Men's Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well, Women's Health
    When we workout, 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. Your heart, which is a muscular organ, gets a workout during exercise, too. Your heart’s full-time job is to distribute blood throughout your entire...
  • bad cholesterol
    A user’s guide to cholesterol
    September 13, 2021
    Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
    Maybe your doctor has told you that your cholesterol’s too high. Or you’ve seen commercials on TV for high cholesterol medications. But how much do you actually know about cholesterol? Well, first things first: Cholesterol isn’t a bad thing. Cholesterol, a type of fat, is a waxy substance produced by and...
  • A mystery: Understanding cryptogenic stroke
    May 24, 2021
    Brain Health & Stroke, Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
    When a person experiences a stroke, the type of treatment he or she receives is largely dependent on what caused the stroke. So what happens when the cause is unknown? Treatment following a stroke has dual purposes — it’s intended to limit the damage caused by the stroke and help prevent...
  • When you have a leaky heart — understanding mitral valve disease
    February 22, 2021
    Cardiology, Heart Health, Regain Health
    When the heart is functioning normally, the mitral valve opens up to allow blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. But what happens when the valve leaks? That’s what’s known as mitral valve disease, which occurs when the valve doesn’t work properly. While there are different types...
  • Red light, green light: Your guide to heart-healthy eating
    February 12, 2021
    Heart Health, Stay Well
    On TV, in the news, in your monthly magazine … It seems like everywhere you turn, healthy eating is a topic of conversation. But how can you know what to eat for a healthy heart? Healthy eating can seem complicated. But in reality, making a few smart choices can help you...
  • heart health promises
    4 heart health promises you can make to yourself
    September 29, 2020
    Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
    What promises can you make to yourself to ensure a heart-healthy future is ahead? Let’s take a look at a few. The heart — it’s a relatively small organ in the body with a significantly large impact. This organ pumps blood throughout the circulatory system, providing the body and its organs...
  • Keep your cholesterol in check
    September 10, 2019
    Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
    Our bodies need cholesterol — a fatlike, waxy substance in the blood — to function normally and produce important chemicals, including hormones, vitamin D, and the acids that help us digest fat. But too much cholesterol in the blood can build up and clog arteries, keeping your heart from getting the...
  • family heart health
    The Family Health Challenge, Heart Health Version
    April 18, 2019
    Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Heart Health
    Brandon Morrical, MD Springtime and pleasant weather have arrived, so what better time to get the whole family involved in heart-healthy habits? This family health challenge will boost your health and strengthen your heart. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans? It accounts for more...
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