by Harsha Vardhana, MD | Nov 18, 2019 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women, but the number of people affected has been decreasing in the past couple decades. The exception? Young women. Why is that, though? Well, researchers aren’t quite sure. The numbers are...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 14, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
With a schedule filled with work and family activities, it can be difficult to fit physical activity into your day. But your health — and your sanity — reap significant benefits when you do. Regular exercise has been shown to: • Help with weight management • Reduce...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 11, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Vegetarian chili Ingredients 2 cups diced onion 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons water 2 Fresno peppers, diced 2 quarts crushed tomatoes (no salt added) 2 cups cooked pinto beans (no salt added; if canned, rinse under...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 30, 2019 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you think about eating at different ages, your metabolism may be the first thing that comes to mind. And it’s true, metabolism does change as we get older. But so do nutritional needs, which is why senior nutrition deserves some extra attention. It’s logical if...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 8, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Apple-Cinnamon Fruit Bars Ingredients Crust 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds or hazelnuts) or old-fashioned rolled oats, divided ¾ cup whole-wheat pastry flour (see Tip) ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold unsalted...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 1, 2019 | Men's Health, Stories of Hope, Weight Loss, Women's Health
As she was nearing the age of 40, Jenny Davis decided to change her life for the better through weight loss surgery. She was tired of being “trapped” by her current weight. “My life was just very boring and sedentary,” said Jenny. “My life was ruled by my food, and I...
