by by: Jennifer Dooley, M.D. | Sep 24, 2016 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
You know that excess body weight can have negative effects on your health. But did you know that where you carry that body weight makes a difference? Maybe you’ve heard others talking about whether they have an “apple” or “pear” shaped body. Or read an article on how...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 22, 2016 | Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Stay Well, Women's Health
This weekend, IRONMAN Chattanooga will play host to hundreds of athletes competing for 40 qualifying slots in the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The race will begin with a 2.4-mile swim in the Tennessee River, followed by a 116-mile bike...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 12, 2016 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
How much caffeine do you have each day? Most people reach for their morning coffee or afternoon soda with little thought about how much caffeine they’re having or how it could affect their health. The fact is, caffeine can be good or bad for your health. It all...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 8, 2016 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Not all fats are created equal. When you’re scanning nutrition labels, you may try to limit your intake of fat. But avoiding fat may leave your diet lacking in the types of fat that are actually good for you. How are you supposed to know what foods contain...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 6, 2016 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
At a recent checkup, your doctor told you that you have prediabetes. You’ve heard about Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. But what is prediabetes? To clearly explain what prediabetes is, let’s first take a look at Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs...
