by erlangerhealth | Aug 14, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
With school about to get underway for the new year, that means fall sports aren’t far behind. Do you have the gear your child needs to stay safe and protected in his or her sport? While your child’s school or community team will likely provide some or all equipment,...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 9, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Are you already making plans to watch the total solar eclipse on August 21st? It’s an exciting event, but while you enjoy the sight, you need to be sure you also protect your sight. A total solar eclipse, like the one occurring on the 21st, happens when the moon...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 4, 2017 | Brain Health & Stroke, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
As we age, every part of our body does, too — including our brain. While mental decline is common as we age, there are steps you can take to limit the effects and protect your brain. Including certain foods in your diet can help the cause. Cognitive impairment and...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 2, 2017 | Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It probably wasn’t a subject of conversation at your latest girls’ night out, but no woman is immune from it. As we age, so do our bodies, including our most intimate parts. Unless you regularly examine your vulva and vagina, you may not realize the changes that...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 28, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
When you were young, do you remember worrying about how much you weighed or what size you wore? Probably not, but these days those worries are all too common. A 2015 study found that kids as young as age 5 are now expressing concerns about their body — concerns that...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 19, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Common Childhood Diseases, Stay Well
Your little one’s skin is suddenly red and blotchy. You think it’s probably a rash, but where did it come from? Rashes, which are also called “dermatitis,” are common for both children and adults. They can have many causes and appear on the skin in a variety of ways....
