by Pam Cook | Nov 1, 2017 | Stay Well, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor
Q: What does an Overactive Bladder (OAB) Patient Navigator do? A: As an OAB Patient Navigator, it is my responsibility to ensure that patients understand and take advantage of the resources available during their treatment. In simpler terms, I assist patients in...
by Colin M. Goudelocke, M.D. | Nov 1, 2017 | Stay Well, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor
I suspect that if you ask most people (including most health providers) whether it is normal to have bacteria in the bladder, you would hear an emphatic “NO!” The conventional wisdom has long been that the bladder is a sterile environment. But for many years...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 27, 2017 | Breast Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
If you’ve had a mammogram in the last few years, you may have gotten a letter telling you that you have dense breasts. But what exactly does that mean? In January 2014, a Tennessee law went into effect requiring that women whose mammograms show “heterogeneously or...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 25, 2017 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Dietary guidelines call for us to eat whole grains. But when you think of whole grains, do you struggle to come up with anything but wheat? There are many other options to explore! Whole grains play a key role in promoting good health. They provide the body with a...
by Joani Jack, M.D. | Oct 20, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
When we think of diabetes, we often think of adults living with the condition. But according to the American Diabetes Association, more than 190,000 American kids are living with diabetes. And it’s the type of diabetes that’s increasingly being diagnosed in kids...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 18, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
You’re probably familiar with metabolism. It’s that stubborn thing that can either help your weight-loss efforts or hurt them. But can you do anything to speed up your metabolism? First, what exactly is metabolism? Well, essentially, metabolism is your body’s process...