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...
Published on Jul 5, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Your family’s outdoors at the pool when all of a sudden you hear thunder. Is it time to head indoors? The short answer — yes. If you’ve lived in the south for long, you know that pop-up storms are a frequent event during the long days of summer. They crop up seemingly...
Published on Jun 29, 2018 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Women's Health
You talked with your doctor about the hip pain you’ve been experiencing, and he recommended an arthroscopy. But what is that exactly? You may have seen the phrase before. One of the most common contexts comes in relation to sports — you may have read a newspaper...
Published on Jun 27, 2018 | Cardiology, Heart Attack, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Regain Health, Women's Cardiology
I had a heart attack February 26th. It was a normal day. I felt fine. I’m a cyclist and I rode 40 miles that morning. I went to school. Morning classes went great. When 5th period came around, I was grading some projects and cutting up with the kids. I walked...
Published on Jun 15, 2018 by Ernest S. of Ringgold, GA | Men's Health, Stories of Hope, Weight Loss, Women's Health
In 2003, my wife and I moved from Virginia to Georgia. My weight was already over 300 pounds. I was having a lot of problems with my knees, feet, and back. I had arthritis, high blood pressure, gout, and diabetes. By 2006, I was having so much trouble that I often...
Published on Jun 15, 2018 by Rachel Newmyer, RN | Ask an Expert, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Dear Navigator, What kind of impact will weight loss surgery have on my social life and my relationships? I thought about this question for a few days and was torn in my response. Though I am sure most bariatric surgical practices would love to tell their patients...
