Published on Jul 2, 2018 | Stay Well
If you’re planning to take your family to one of Chattanooga’s firework shows to celebrate Independence Day, great! If you’re planning to set off a few in a rousing celebration at home, check out these safety tips first. It is legal to set off fireworks within the...
Published on Jun 21, 2018 by Dr. Berneet Kaur | Brain Health & Stroke, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you think of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss comes to mind. But while that’s often one of the symptoms, it’s not the only one. The other symptoms, though, are often less well-known. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — offering the...
Published on Jun 20, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
The school year is now a memory and the fun of summer break lies ahead. But along with plenty of sun and warm weather, summer also brings some common asthma triggers for kids. Fortunately, the first step to overcoming those triggers is knowing they’re there in the...
Published on Jun 20, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well
It’s second nature for men to take their cars in for regular maintenance checks. So why is it less common for men to take themselves in for a checkup? In fact, a Cleveland Clinic survey of men between age 18 and 70 found that only three in five men get an annual...
Published on Jun 15, 2018 by Rachel Newmyer, RN | Ask an Expert, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Dear Navigator, What kind of impact will weight loss surgery have on my social life and my relationships? I thought about this question for a few days and was torn in my response. Though I am sure most bariatric surgical practices would love to tell their patients...
Published on Jun 15, 2018 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
This year, more than 3,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed in the state of Tennessee, according to the American Cancer Society. Are you in the know about the disease? While colorectal cancer is among the most common types of cancer, it is also among...
