by erlangerhealth | Mar 11, 2019 | Heart Health, Stay Well
You know that quality sleep is essential to your health, but have you ever really thought about its impact? Sleep affects every aspect of the body, but let’s take a look at what it does for heart health. When you think of healthy lifestyle habits, you may first think...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 5, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Consider this scenario: You take a medication for a symptom you’re experiencing. But after a few days or weeks, you develop another symptom, which may be caused by the medication you’re taking. So now you need another medication to help you manage the side effect of...
by John Heise, MD | Mar 2, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Whether your preteen had an easygoing childhood or an extended version of the terrible twos, entering into puberty brings a whole new world. Do you know how to help your child navigate the challenges that puberty can bring? You may think of puberty in terms of when to...
by Berneet Kaur, MD | Feb 13, 2019 | Brain Health & Stroke, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
If you’re one of the millions of Americans with a loved one who has dementia, it may seem as if his or her symptoms get worse at night. And you may actually be right. Researchers studying dementia have found that those with the condition often experience a sensation...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 11, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
If you’re someone who prefers to exercise outdoors, you’re familiar with the challenges that cold, rainy Tennessee winter days can bring. You probably take your workouts indoors. Consider this: during the winter, your little ones need to take their exercise indoors,...
by Greg May, DO | Feb 4, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Common Childhood Diseases, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
A sore throat is one of the most common reasons for seeing a doctor and is caused by a viral or bacterial infection of the cells that line the throat. Once the infection sets in, the body reacts with swelling, redness, and pain. Other symptoms may include general...