by erlangerhealth | Dec 3, 2021 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
If you’re like most Americans, you probably take at least one prescription medication. But do you know enough about the meds you’re taking? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 50 percent of American adults have used at least one...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 23, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
At the end of a long day, sitting down for a family meal might be the last thing on your mind. But doing so benefits your family in a variety of ways. In the past, families spent lots of time together. Did you ever read Little House on the Prairie or watch The...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 23, 2021 | Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well
Cancer may seem like an imposing word, but knowing about the common types of cancer and how to prevent them may help save your life. While heart disease is the leading cause of death among American men, cancer isn’t far behind. According to the Centers for Disease...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 29, 2021 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Heart Health, Men's Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well, Women's Health
When we workout, we typically think about muscles in our arms, legs, back or abdomen. However, these aren’t the only muscles that get stronger with regular exercise. Your heart, which is a muscular organ, gets a workout during exercise, too. Your heart’s full-time job...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 13, 2021 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Maybe your doctor has told you that your cholesterol’s too high. Or you’ve seen commercials on TV for high cholesterol medications. But how much do you actually know about cholesterol? Well, first things first: Cholesterol isn’t a bad thing. Cholesterol, a type of...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 11, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
You may have heard of “sickle cell” in the past, but do you really know what it is? September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, so let’s take a few minutes to learn a few key facts about the disease. Sickle cell disease affects around 100,000 Americans, making...
