by James Layman, MD | Jan 28, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Pneumonia affects millions of Americans each year, usually only requiring medication and rest as treatment. But did you know that it can also have some serious complications, particularly for older adults? The condition, which is an infection of the lungs, is usually...
by Greg May, DO | Jan 23, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
By now in life, you know that you should have a flu shot every year to prepare for flu season. You may have even gotten the flu once or twice…an experience you never want to repeat. But do you really know about the flu? The flu season is headed toward its peak —...
by Henry Okafor, MD | Jan 16, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor, Women's Health
You may only think of your bladder when it’s full and urging you to head to the restroom. That’s because it’s working efficiently — doing its part in keeping your body running at its best. To keep it that way, there are steps you can take to boost your bladder health....
by erlangerhealth | Jan 9, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
You may have seen it in the news lately — a condition called “acute flaccid myelitis” or AFM. But what exactly is it, and should you worry? We know it can be hard to make heads or tails of health-related news items. That’s why we’re examining the facts to help you...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 8, 2019 | Men's Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well, Women's Health
It’s happened to us all at one time or another — lying in bed, your leg all of a sudden seizes up with intense pain. Or maybe you’re in the middle of a workout when you feel something spasm. Either way, you’re experiencing muscle cramping. And while we’ve all...
by Aimee Dyess, MS, RDN, LD, CDE | Jan 4, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
When we think about the holidays, a few things typically come to mind like spending time with family and friends, traditions, and of course, food. It starts in October and continues through the New Year. While the average holiday weight gain is only about one to two...
