by erlangerhealth | Jun 6, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Juuling has been all over the news lately. But what the heck does this buzzword mean? And why does it matter? You’ve heard of e-cigarettes. In 2014, e-cigarettes were the most common smoking method among middle and high school students. That trend started as a...
by erlangerhealth | 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...
by by Anand Shridharani, MD | Jun 6, 2018 | 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...
by erlangerhealth | 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...
by erlangerhealth | 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...
by erlangerhealth | 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...
