by Bryce Cunningham, M.D., Orthopaedic Trauma | Jun 10, 2019 | Ask an Expert, Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Stay Well, Women's Health
When we’re younger, falling down is seen as a natural part of development. When we’re a little older, falls might be seen as funny. But for seniors, falls are no laughing matter. As we age, falls become more likely, for a number of reasons. During the aging process,...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 5, 2019 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Women's Health
You wake up, get out of bed and feel a stabbing pain in your heel. Sound familiar? If so, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It’s caused by inflammation in the plantar fascia, the thick band of...
by erlangerhealth | May 15, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad Ingredients Fruit salad 1 lb fresh strawberries , diced 1 lb fresh pineapple , diced 12 oz fresh blueberries 12 oz red grapes , diced into halves 4 kiwis , peeled and diced 1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges in juice, drained well and...
by Daniel Doty, MD | May 2, 2019 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Women's Health
There’s a lot on your shoulders. Add pain to the mix, and it’s not much fun. So, what can you do about your shoulder pain? Pain or discomfort in the shoulder is pretty common. In fact, more than two-thirds of Americans will experience shoulder pain at some point in...
by erlangerhealth | Apr 29, 2019 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
On Saturday, March 2, a group of medical professionals and some of their patients from the Erlanger Metabolic Center participated in the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon 5K event, calling themselves the “Metabolic Milers.” On this team were wife and husband Jenny and...
by Adrian Danchenko, MD, FACC | Apr 18, 2019 | Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Your blood pressure reads normally…until you’re sitting in the doctor’s office. Most of us have been there! All jokes aside, though, do you know what can cause your blood pressure to rise? Whether you’ve actually been diagnosed with high blood pressure or it...
