by Aimee Dyess, MS, RDN, LD, CDE | Dec 11, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Whether you are trying to lose weight or working to maintain weight loss, a common concern you might have is, how often should I step on the scale? Unfortunately, the answer to that question isn’t always easy. Previously, weight loss experts stated we should only step...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 22, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
The holiday season can sometimes seem like one long string of “getting,” from good food and treats at Thanksgiving to gifts galore for Hanukkah and Christmas. But the biggest gifts of all actually come when we give. If you’ve ever spent time volunteering or donated to...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 16, 2017 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
We all know that smoking is bad for our health. But did you know that smoking is actually the single most preventable cause of death among Americans? Smoking impacts nearly every part of the body, and it’s a contributor to many serious medical conditions, including...
by Jennie Mahaffey, M.D. | Medical Director, Erlanger Behavioral Health | Nov 10, 2017 | Behavioral Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It saddens me that opioid addiction has culminated into a national emergency, but hopefully will encourage a societal change in attitude. To gain control of this epidemic, it must be recognized that addiction is not a failure of willpower and that addicts are not...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 4, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When it comes to our health, we all too often think only of our physical health. But our mental health is just as important. While physical health is important, it works in conjunction with mental health. That means that if either part is out of kilter, it’s likely...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 1, 2017 | Stay Well, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor
Common questions “Do I have to give up my morning cup of coffee?” “I like having wine occasionally, but my friends say it’s not a good idea to drink it with bladder issues.” “What about soda? Is that what’s making me leak?” I hear questions like these every day, and...
