Published on Mar 15, 2017 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You know you’re supposed to exercise regularly. But did you know that just logging minutes on the treadmill won’t do it? You need a combination of exercises to be at your best. The U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (DPHP) recommends that American...
Published on Mar 14, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
It may be one of the hardest decisions parents make: When should you keep your kids home from school? How sick is sick enough? If you face these questions a few times a year, you aren’t alone. In fact, a poll from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s...
Published on Mar 6, 2017 | Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Oh, my aching back! We’ve all been there — when it hurts to stand up after a long day at work. What can you do to reduce the ache? Most of the time, you can take basic steps to eliminate or reduce back pain. But occasionally, the pain may not go away, and the...
Published on Mar 4, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger East, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You visit the doctor when you have a sore throat and take your son to the pediatrician when he suffers a playground injury. But visiting a primary care physician when you’re well is just as vital to your health. Why are wellness visits important? 1. Regular wellness...
Published on Feb 25, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you think of bacteria, you probably think of the bad kind — those pesky germs that bring illness. But not all bacteria are bad. In fact, your gut is filled with what we’ll call “good” bacteria. This type of bacteria helps protect your body against harmful,...
Published on Feb 11, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
You’d prefer your little ones never get sick, so you’d never have to give them medication. But sickness and medications are a reality of parenting. How can you make sure you’re giving them medication the safest way possible? When your kids are sick, you logically want...
