Published on Aug 8, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Whether you’re rejoicing that the kids are headed back to school or wishing the summer break lasted longer, the time has come to prepare for the back-to-school rush. What can you do to get your kids ready? While it might seem like school just ended, the next school...
Published on Jul 31, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
For years, experts have recommended beginning colorectal cancer screenings at age 50. Recently, though, in light of more and more cases being diagnosed in younger adults, the American Cancer Society changed its recommendation — suggesting screening begin at age 45....
Published on Jul 24, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
We’ve all been there — riding in a car or on an airplane when, all of a sudden, nausea hits. Motion sickness is all too common, but there are some steps you can take to make your next road trip with the kids a little less painful. Motion sickness has been occurring...
Published on Jul 16, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor, Women's Health
They may be two small, fist-sized organs, but they play a big role in ensuring the body functions properly. How much do you know about how the kidneys work? There are so many parts of the human body that we so rarely think about unless something goes wrong. But it...
Published on Jul 4, 2019 | Stay Well
If you’re planning to take your family to one of Chattanooga’s firework shows to celebrate Independence Day, great! If you’re planning to set off a few in a rousing celebration at home, check out these safety tips first. It is legal to set off fireworks within the...
Published on Jun 21, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Childhood Obesity, Stay Well
Years ago, diabetes was placed in two defined categories — Type 1, which also was known as juvenile diabetes, and Type 2, which was considered “adult onset.” These days, though, those boundary lines are blurred. More adults are being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes,...
