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February 18, 2019Back, Bone & Joint Health, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Men's Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well, Women's HealthWe’ve heard it for years — running is bad for your knees. But is that actually true? It seems to make sense. When you’re running, you’re putting a good deal of force and pressure on the joints in your knees. So, it’s no wonder when you end up with... -
February 13, 2019If you’re one of the millions of Americans with a loved one who has dementia, it may seem as if his or her symptoms get worse at night. And you may actually be right. Researchers studying dementia have found that those with the condition often experience a sensation known as... -
February 7, 2019Breast milk offers benefits for all babies, but it is especially important for premature babies who need the nutrients to boost their immune systems. Mom’s own milk is the best option to help prevent life-threatening necrotizing enterocolitis, but donor milk is the second food of choice for those very premature... -
February 4, 2019Child & Family Health, Common Childhood Diseases, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's HealthA sore throat is one of the most common reasons for seeing a doctor and is caused by a viral or bacterial infection of the cells that line the throat. Once the infection sets in, the body reacts with swelling, redness, and pain. Other symptoms may include general irritability,... -
January 28, 2019Pneumonia affects millions of Americans each year, usually only requiring medication and rest as treatment. But did you know that it can also have some serious complications, particularly for older adults? The condition, which is an infection of the lungs, is usually fairly easily treated. But not always. Each year,... -
January 23, 2019By now in life, you know that you should have a flu shot every year to prepare for flu season. You may have even gotten the flu once or twice...an experience you never want to repeat. But do you really know about the flu? The flu season is headed toward... -
January 16, 2019Men's Health, Stay Well, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor, Women's HealthHenry Okafor, MD You may only think of your bladder when it’s full and urging you to head to the restroom. That’s because it’s working efficiently — doing its part in keeping your body running at its best. To keep it that way, there are steps you can take to... -
January 8, 2019It’s happened to us all at one time or another — lying in bed, your leg all of a sudden seizes up with intense pain. Or maybe you’re in the middle of a workout when you feel something spasm. Either way, you’re experiencing muscle cramping. And while we’ve all experienced... -
January 4, 2019Daniel Cronk, MD The best way to deal with eating out after surgery is to use a bariatric restaurant card and order from the children’s menu. Anyone who has seriously tried to lose weight understands how challenging eating from a restaurant can be. Restaurants want repeat business, so they strive to... -
January 4, 2019I first reached an unhealthy BMI in my 20s. My husband and I suffered through five years of infertility before conceiving our older son through IVF. The years of hormone injections and emotional eating, added to two pregnancies in under three years, left me with borderline obesity. By the... -
January 4, 2019When we think about the holidays, a few things typically come to mind like spending time with family and friends, traditions, and of course, food. It starts in October and continues through the New Year. While the average holiday weight gain is only about one to two pounds during... -
December 28, 2018Chicken BBQ Ranch Sliders and Tomato Salad Ranch and BBQ sauce come together in this fast, easy meal. Ingredients 1 pound Ground chicken or turkey breast (90% to 93% lean) 1 package Ranch Dressing Mix ½ cup BBQ sauce, divided half Instructions In a medium bowl, mix the ground chicken or turkey,...
