by erlangerhealth | Mar 28, 2016 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women in the United States. The good news, though, is that the cancer is also one of the most preventable. This type of cancer is largely preventable because it is slow developing. It can take as many as...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 8, 2016 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Stay Well
If you’ve ever felt a twinge of pain in your knee when getting out of a chair, you’re not alone. Nearly 30 percent of Americans regularly experience pain in their knees. Knee pain, which occurs in people of all ages, has a variety of causes, including injuries,...
by by: The UT Erlanger Urology Team | Feb 18, 2016 | Stay Well, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor
More than 500,000 Americans visit the emergency room with kidney stones each year. These hard, often painful-to-pass mineral deposits develop when crystal-forming waste products — such as calcium, oxalate, struvite, and uric acid — become too abundant for the fluid in...
by by Brent Campbell, D.O. | Feb 11, 2016 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well, Weight Loss
Between work, school, and family obligations, people from all walks of life find it difficult to get enough exercise. But research shows that physical activity can help you live longer, feel better, and improve your overall health and fitness. Physical activity builds...
by by Michael L. Brit, M.D. | Feb 1, 2016 | Arthritis, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that mostly affects cartilage. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide over each other. It also helps absorb shock of movement. In osteoarthritis, the top...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 26, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Cold temperatures can make an outdoor workout invigorating — especially after the heat and humidity of summer. Although that burst of cold air may energize you, it can be risky if you’re not properly prepared. Follow these tips from Dr. Brandon Cincere of UT Erlanger...
