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...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 29, 2021 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor, Women's Health
You’re jogging through your neighborhood when all of a sudden you get a familiar feeling — an all-too-urgent urge. You wonder: What is it about running that always makes me need to pee? Well, don’t think you’re alone! Runners’ incontinence is an actual thing. And it’s...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 7, 2021 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
For decades now, you’ve heard about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun. But have you ever really wondered why that’s so important? We’d like to point you toward a key reason why — melanoma. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 106,110 new...
by erlangerhealth | May 24, 2021 | Brain Health & Stroke, Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When a person experiences a stroke, the type of treatment he or she receives is largely dependent on what caused the stroke. So what happens when the cause is unknown? Treatment following a stroke has dual purposes — it’s intended to limit the damage caused by the...
by erlangerhealth | May 4, 2021 | Brain Health & Stroke, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
If you’re a woman, have you ever felt dizzy without reason or experienced sudden weakness? While these conditions may seem common, they could also be possible signs of a stroke. Learn about the unique symptoms of stroke in women and how you can help lower your risk....
