Published on Dec 29, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you think about distracted driving, you probably think of texting while behind the wheel. But there are many other distractions that can be just as dangerous. In fact, an AAA study found that drivers who get behind the wheel after missing one to two hours of the...
Published on Dec 29, 2017 by Justin Ossman, MD | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
One in three Americans will develop shingles in their lifetime, but how much do you know about this common condition? While it’s common, it’s also largely preventable — and a new vaccine may make it even more preventable. Read on for answers to some frequently asked...
Published on Dec 22, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Millions of Americans hit the road or take to the skies during the holiday season, starting at Thanksgiving and stretching through New Year’s. When you’re traveling, there are tons of things to think about. When you’re traveling with diabetes, there are even more....
Published on Dec 12, 2017 | Men's Health, Stories of Hope, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Healthcare professionals from the Chattanooga region recently had an opportunity to network with other professionals who have a passion for treating individuals with the disease of obesity and obesity-related health complications at the first annual Metabolic...
Published on Dec 12, 2017 by Elizabeth Aslinger | Men's Health, Stories of Hope, Weight Loss, Women's Health
After years of struggling with weight loss, I chose to have the intragastric balloon placed. The intragastric balloon allowed me to achieve what seemed to be unachievable goals. As I approached my mid-late 30’s my weight continually crept up. I would change my eating...
Published on Dec 11, 2017 by Charles Schmittdiel, Ph.D. | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Many people with problem eating patterns have eating behaviors that are no longer connected to the actual bodily feelings of hunger and fullness. That is often the result of repetitive episodes of eating that has become associated with other things such as eating when...
