by Erlanger Marketing | Apr 6, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
It can be hard enough to get your kids to eat any fruits and vegetables. But how many do they actually need? Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet for everyone — and most people don’t eat enough of them. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 14, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
It may be one of the hardest decisions parents make: When should you keep your kids home from school? How sick is sick enough? If you face these questions a few times a year, you aren’t alone. In fact, a poll from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 4, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger East, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You visit the doctor when you have a sore throat and take your son to the pediatrician when he suffers a playground injury. But visiting a primary care physician when you’re well is just as vital to your health. Why are wellness visits important? 1. Regular wellness...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 25, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you think of bacteria, you probably think of the bad kind — those pesky germs that bring illness. But not all bacteria are bad. In fact, your gut is filled with what we’ll call “good” bacteria. This type of bacteria helps protect your body against harmful,...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 11, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
You’d prefer your little ones never get sick, so you’d never have to give them medication. But sickness and medications are a reality of parenting. How can you make sure you’re giving them medication the safest way possible? When your kids are sick, you logically want...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 30, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
When it comes to raising kids, it can be difficult to strike a balance between being involved in their lives and overly involved. But it’s an important balance to strike when it comes to inspiring independence. “Helicopter parenting” is a phrase that emerged in the...