Published on Aug 3, 2018 by Cindy Nash, RN, IBCLC, Registered Lactation Consultant, Erlanger Health System | Breast Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
Establishing a good breastfeeding relationship is one of the most important things you will do for your newborn baby. Besides the many health benefits to both mom and baby, breastfeeding is the natural way to feed your baby and is certainly a rewarding experience for...
Published on Aug 1, 2018 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It happens year after year. We have the best of intentions to eat better, exercise more, stop smoking or practice other healthy habits. But our health resolutions often fall flat. That doesn’t have to be the case though! You can still find success with this year’s...
Published on Jul 30, 2018 by Aimee Dyess, MS, RDN, LD, CDE | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
We know healthy eating plays an important role in meeting long-term health goals, but with so many other things on our plate it can be easy to put our nutrition goals on the back burner and opt to grab a meal out or run through a drive-thru. Although it takes a little...
Published on Jul 25, 2018 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
The short answer? Yes. But don’t confuse low-impact exercise with low-intensity exercise. They’re two entirely different things. The word “impact” has multiple meanings, as seen in its two uses in the title of this article. When referring to exercise, impact means...
Published on Jul 20, 2018 by Laura Cleary, MD | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
For decades now, you’ve heard about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun. But have you ever really wondered why that’s so important? We’d like to point you toward a key reason why — melanoma. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 91,000...
Published on Jul 9, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Ticks, mosquitos, chiggers — oh my! With the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors…and more exposure to insects. How can you protect yourself against the dreaded bug bite? How to fend off bug bites — and what to do if you get one — varies based on the type...
