by erlangerhealth | Jul 14, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
We get it: The hot temperatures and beautiful weather make it tempting to hit the open waters! But before you do, take a few minutes for a refresher on boating safety. Following safety best practices out on the boat is extremely important. Unfortunately, Tennessee...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 9, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Ticks, mosquitos, chiggers — oh my! With the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors…and more exposure to insects. How can you protect yourself against the dreaded bug bite? How to fend off bug bites — and what to do if you get one — varies based on the type...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 5, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Your family’s outdoors at the pool when all of a sudden you hear thunder. Is it time to head indoors? The short answer — yes. If you’ve lived in the south for long, you know that pop-up storms are a frequent event during the long days of summer. They crop up seemingly...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 20, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well
It’s second nature for men to take their cars in for regular maintenance checks. So why is it less common for men to take themselves in for a checkup? In fact, a Cleveland Clinic survey of men between age 18 and 70 found that only three in five men get an annual...
by Rachel Newmyer, RN | Jun 15, 2018 | Ask an Expert, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Dear Navigator, What kind of impact will weight loss surgery have on my social life and my relationships? I thought about this question for a few days and was torn in my response. Though I am sure most bariatric surgical practices would love to tell their patients...
by Charles Schmittdiel, Ph.D. Erlanger Behavioral Health | Jun 14, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Increasing activity and exercise is an important part of your bariatric program, and promotes better health and well-being. Unfortunately, many people have been led to believe that you can lose large amounts of weight by exercise alone. It’s possible, but would...