by by Bill Moore Smith, MD | Aug 3, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Regain Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
Each year, one out of every five student athletes playing a contact sport suffers a concussion from a blow to the head. Concussions — one of the most common sports injuries — should not be taken lightly. Even what seems like a mild whack to the head can be serious....
by By: Dr. Jennifer Alvarez | Jul 8, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Q: How can I help my child find relief from a poison ivy rash? A: As your children head into the great outdoors this summer, remind them of the simple rhyme, “Leaves of three, let them be.” Poison ivy consists of shiny clusters of three leaves, typically found in...
by Dr. Tye Young, D.O. | Jul 3, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Have the best skin ever with the help of nature. Every day, we’re bombarded with chemicals. From the foods we eat to outdoor pollution, chemicals find their way into just about everything around us. With more and more people wanting to live healthier lifestyles, it’s...
by By Janet Kramer-Mai, RN, OCN, CBPN-IC | Jul 1, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Breast Health, Cancer Issues, Stay Well, Women's Health
Q: When should I have my first mammogram? I’m 36 years old without a family history of breast cancer. A: All women, regardless of family history, should have a baseline mammogram between age 35 and 40 and annual mammograms after 40. Over 85 percent of women with...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 26, 2015 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Comparing your “health age” to your biological age. People like to joke about their age. Kids growing up too fast are “16 going on 30.” There are “old souls,” and the “young at heart.” Some of you have surely celebrated your 39th birthday more...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 23, 2015 | Breakthrough, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Regain Health, Stay Well
More than 220,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year alone, and more than 27,000 may not survive. Sounds scary, but with early detection and proper treatment, it doesn’t have to be. For over 30 years, the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test has been...
