by erlangerhealth | Feb 15, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
The long and the short of it? No. Did you know that smoking is the single most preventable cause of death among Americans? In fact, smoking negatively affects nearly every organ in the body and is a major risk factor for many serious health conditions. Need more...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 12, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Every year, more than 1.5 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed. If you’ve recently been diagnosed — or told you have prediabetes — you may have heard the phrase “A1C test.” But what exactly is that? Well, first things first, let’s talk through how diabetes is...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 29, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You just aren’t feeling well, so you head to the doctor, thinking an antibiotic might do the trick. But the doctor says an antibiotic won’t help. Why is that? There are a lot of misconceptions out there about antibiotics. These powerful medications, also called...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 26, 2018 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you’re caring for an aging or sick loved one, you naturally want to take care of everything yourself. But trying to do it all without help can quickly cause you to burn out — which isn’t good for you or your loved one. Millions of adults in the United States...
by erlangerhealth | Dec 29, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you think about distracted driving, you probably think of texting while behind the wheel. But there are many other distractions that can be just as dangerous. In fact, an AAA study found that drivers who get behind the wheel after missing one to two hours of the...
by Justin Ossman, MD | Dec 29, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
One in three Americans will develop shingles in their lifetime, but how much do you know about this common condition? While it’s common, it’s also largely preventable — and a new vaccine may make it even more preventable. Read on for answers to some frequently asked...
