Published on Jun 6, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Planning to run in the Chattanooga Heroes Run on July 14? If you aren’t a runner by nature, read up on how to prepare yourself to run. First, let’s talk a little about the Chattanooga Heroes Run. The Run/Walk, presented by Erlanger Health System’s Trauma Services, is...
Published on Jun 6, 2018 by by Anand Shridharani, MD | Men's Health, Sexual Health, Stay Well
From time to time, most men experience occasional episodes of erectile dysfunction (ED). It’s a common problem that affects 18 million men in the United States every year — and their significant others. But evidence is mounting that the inability to obtain or maintain...
Published on Jun 1, 2018 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well, Women's Health
We get so many mixed messages about what we should or shouldn’t eat, it can feel both frustrating and overwhelming. You want to eat healthy, but what does that even mean? According to Chrissie Smith, RN, Certified Health Coach and Director of Erlanger’s Living Well...
Published on May 9, 2018 | Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You got the results of a recent screening back and your doctor says they show “precancerous cervical changes.” But what exactly does that mean? Well, the short answer is: It means exactly what it sounds like. Your screening found cells in your cervix that are...
Published on May 9, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Childhood Obesity, Stay Well
Did you know that nearly one in five kids aged 6 to 19 is considered obese? The numbers are staggering — and they’ve tripled since the 1970s. The official definition of obesity is “having excess body fat.” Medical providers use the body mass index (BMI) tool to...
Published on May 7, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When someone returns from the beach with a gorgeous tan, everyone gushes over their “healthy glow”. But truthfully, there is no such thing as a “healthy” tan. In reality, a tan is always a sign of DNA damage – your skin is darkening in an imperfect attempt to prevent...
