Published on Nov 30, 2017 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Stay Well
Maybe you’ve known someone who had carpal tunnel syndrome, or you’ve heard about it somewhere. But would you know if you were experiencing the symptoms? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common orthopedic condition, affecting about 3 percent of women and 2 percent of men...
Published on Nov 22, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
The holiday season can sometimes seem like one long string of “getting,” from good food and treats at Thanksgiving to gifts galore for Hanukkah and Christmas. But the biggest gifts of all actually come when we give. If you’ve ever spent time volunteering or donated to...
Published on Nov 18, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
If you search for “growing pains” on Google, you’ll bring up info about the hit ’80s TV program. But actual growing pains in kids are a real — and normal — occurrence. In fact, as many as 40 percent of all children experience growing pains at some point. These pains...
Published on Nov 13, 2017 | 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....
Published on Nov 11, 2017 | 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...
Published on Nov 10, 2017 by Jennie Mahaffey, M.D. | Medical Director, Erlanger Behavioral Health | Behavioral Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It saddens me that opioid addiction has culminated into a national emergency, but hopefully will encourage a societal change in attitude. To gain control of this epidemic, it must be recognized that addiction is not a failure of willpower and that addicts are not...
