by erlangerhealth | Nov 20, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Did you know that the average Thanksgiving meal contains more than 3,000 calories and 150 grams of fat? But no worries — you can still enjoy the flavors of Thanksgiving with trimmed down versions of your favorites! Whether you’re on a weight-loss journey or you never...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 19, 2018 | Regain Health, Stay Well, Stories of Hope
Recently, in response to the news surrounding the end-of-life care of former first lady Barbara Bush, there has been a renewed interest in palliative care and what exactly “comfort care” entails. Read on to learn more about this additional layer of support for people...
by Harish Manyam, MD | Nov 13, 2018 | Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When your heart’s beating normally, you rarely pay attention. But when it skips a beat, beats really fast or really slow, or is different in some other way, it can be alarming. What’s behind those heart palpitations? Well, we’ll talk about that in a minute, but first...
by Laura Cleary, MD | Nov 6, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Winter brings fewer hours of sunlight and more cloudy days. So, is it safe to put the sunscreen bottle away until next summer? That’s an easy one. The answer is no. All too often, we associate sunscreen with the hot, intense days of summertime. But, in reality, the...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 25, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It’s an age-old question for older adults — and one that’s filled with all sorts of emotions. How can you know when it’s time for your mom or dad (or yourself) to hand over the car keys for good? Whether you’re the senior in question or your parents or loved ones are,...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 23, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
The short answer — yes. As of this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition. But what is it exactly, and how would you know if you or your child were affected? Let’s take a look at the issue. Defining gaming...
