by Abhinaya Jawahar, MD | Jan 19, 2021 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Most people never think about their thyroid. But when it goes haywire, it can affect nearly every part of your body. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland found just below your Adam’s apple at the base of your neck. The gland secretes the thyroid hormone, which...
by Harish Manyam, MD | Sep 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...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 20, 2020 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you think of “getting a shot,” you may immediately think of kids at the pediatrician’s office. But actually, adults need immunizations, too. So how can you know what immunizations (also commonly called vaccines) you need — and when? Each year, the American...
by Harish Manyam, M.D. | Jun 17, 2020 | Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Stay Well
The statistics are staggering. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American men, causing nearly one in four deaths. Healthier lifestyle habits can help you avoid becoming part of that number. Let’s take a deeper dive into the numbers from the Centers for...
by erlangerhealth | May 14, 2020 | Behavioral Health, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
We hear the word “depression” a lot these days. But when it comes down to it, if you or a loved one were depressed, would you recognize the symptoms? Major depression, defined as significantly impacting a person’s life and disrupting daily activities, affects more...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 24, 2020 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you hear the word “self-care,” do massages and manicures come to mind? You aren’t alone. Self-care is often in the news these days, but there are a lot of misconceptions about what it is. So, what is it? Basically, self-care is anything you do to take care of...
