Published on Aug 18, 2015 by By Stephen Cromer, D.O., UT Erlanger Institute for Sports and Health | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you’re in a hot place or outside during hot weather, headache, confusion, dizziness, or nausea could be a sign of a heat-related illness. And being hot for too long can cause a condition known as hyperthermia (hy-per-ther-mee-uh) — the opposite of hypothermia,...
Published on Jul 13, 2015 by By the UT Erlanger Foot and Ankle Institute | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
The stabbing pain, the stiffness, the dreaded first step of the morning—plantar fasciitis can make routine activities seem overwhelming. But there are ways to treat it. What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia, a flat band of tissue supporting the arches in your...
Published on Jun 26, 2015 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Comparing your “health age” to your biological age. People like to joke about their age. Kids growing up too fast are “16 going on 30.” There are “old souls,” and the “young at heart.” Some of you have surely celebrated your 39th birthday more...
Published on Jun 19, 2015 by By Dr. Bill Moore Smith, MD | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Avoid getting injured while getting in shape. Before you set foot in the gym, you need to know the dangers that lurk there. Exercise provides numerous benefits to your health and lifestyle, but it can also cause major lifelong injuries if not taken seriously. Injuries...
Published on Jun 18, 2015 by By Dr. Andrew Smith, MD | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Salt is essential to our body’s fluids. On the other hand, anyone who’s gotten a mouth full of seawater knows that too much salt tastes terrible. Maybe your body’s trying to tell you something. It turns out that too much salt can lead to a host of health problems. The...
Published on Jun 16, 2015 by by Melanie Blake, MD | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Maybe it’s money trouble or the burden of caring for a sick relative. Maybe it’s your job or the stress of juggling your family’s schedules. Whatever the cause, everyone seems stressed out these days. Modern life frequently gives us little time between periods of...
