by erlangerhealth | Oct 7, 2021 | Breast Health, Cancer Issues, Stay Well, Women's Health
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the perfect time to schedule your mammogram – especially if you have delayed your regular screenings in recent years. “Studies have shown fewer women are getting their mammograms,” said Janet Kramer-Mai, Director of Oncology...
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 22, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
Fall sports are ramping up. Do you know the facts about kids and concussions — and how to keep your little ones safe? Each year in the United States, approximately 2 million children suffer a concussion, which is also commonly called a mild traumatic brain injury. You...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 14, 2021 | Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects more than 10 million women worldwide, including one in 10 women in the United States. How much do you know about this common condition? PCOS is a hormonal disorder that occurs among women of reproductive age. While the exact...
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 1, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
School’s been back in session for a little while now. Are your kids starting to get into the hang of the routine? Or do you have a little one who’s still feeling a little uneasy about the whole “school” thing? When it comes to school, some level of anxiety in kids is...
