by erlangerhealth | Feb 23, 2022 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
A loving adult in your life probably told you to eat your vegetables when you were growing up. You may even tell your kids the same thing. But do you know the benefits of eating a variety of fruits and veggies? It can be easy to find yourself in a routine of eating...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 23, 2022 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Daylight saving time can wreak havoc on your sleep. Fortunately, there are ways you can ease the transition. Daylight saving time officially begins at 2:00 AM local time on Sunday, March 13, 2022, meaning it’s time to set our clocks forward one hour. While it may seem...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 22, 2022 | Cardiology, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You probably know that heart disease is the top cause of death among American men and women. But did you know that it’s more deadly and common among certain groups? It’s true. While heart disease affects many Americans of both genders, there’s a gap. What do we mean...
by Jesse Doty, MD | Feb 18, 2022 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Men's Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well, Women's Health
We’ve heard it for years — running is bad for your knees. But is that actually true? It seems to make sense. When you’re running, you’re putting a good deal of force and pressure on the joints in your knees. So, it’s no wonder when you end up with knee pain…or...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 6, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
When it comes to your child’s health and development, his or her teeth might not be the first thing to come to mind. But February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so there’s no better time to get the facts about dental health! While we might not think about...
by Stacie Gilmore, MD | Jan 21, 2022 | Stay Well
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. That’s especially concerning since as many as 1 in 15 homes in the US have high levels of radon. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural decay...
