by John “Chip” Harris, M.D. | Sep 18, 2015 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
The glycemic index is a scientific look at how the carbohydrate content of individual foods affects blood glucose, or sugar, levels. This index ranks foods based on their potential for raising blood glucose, as compared to a standard such as sugar or white bread....
by erlangerhealth | Sep 15, 2015 | Breakthrough, Cancer Issues, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S. with approximately one in every six men developing it in his lifetime. But with early detection and treatment, the survival rate is almost 100%. So, how can we detect prostate cancer earlier and with a...
by Dr. Anand Shridharani, M.D. | Sep 1, 2015 | Cancer Issues, Fitness & Wellness, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Sexual Health, Stay Well
Screening tests can find diseases earlier — when they are easier to treat. It’s well known that doctors recommend that men be aware of any changes on or to their bodies from moles to lumps to dry skin. Changes in appearance or texture can often be a symptom of an...
by By George Phillips, M.D. | Aug 28, 2015 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Colon cancer results in over 55,000 deaths each year and is the second leading source of cancer deaths in the United States. In the early stages of the disease, a large number of people don’t show any signs or symptoms, so physicians are convinced that screening is...
by By Bill Crowe, NP | Aug 19, 2015 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Waiting in a doctor’s office or health clinic can make you feel nervous, impatient, or even scared. Knowing how to talk to your doctor, nurse, and other members of your health care team will help you get the medical care and information you need. Prepare for your...
by By Stephen Cromer, D.O., UT Erlanger Institute for Sports and Health | Aug 18, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you’re in a hot place or outside during hot weather, headache, confusion, dizziness, or nausea could be a sign of a heat-related illness. And being hot for too long can cause a condition known as hyperthermia (hy-per-ther-mee-uh) — the opposite of hypothermia,...
