by erlangerhealth | Nov 4, 2016 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Didn’t lose the weight you wanted to lose this summer? Maybe you tried a fad diet, and didn’t see the results you hoped for. While many of these diets can provide seemingly fast results, long term weight loss is more about consistency and making small changes...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 27, 2016 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You know the basics of keeping your heart healthy — exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet and don’t smoke. But beyond those big lifestyle habits, there are some smaller steps you can take to promote heart health that only take a few minutes. We know life’s busy. But...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 22, 2016 | High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It’s often said that the eyes are the window to the soul. It turns out, they’re also a window to your health. Many diseases that affect the body show up first in the eyes. In fact, certain diseases are often first detected during an eye exam. A study conducted by a...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 20, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Craving a sinful, chocolatey dessert? You might just be craving the deliciousness, but sometimes cravings can be a sign of a vitamin deficiency. Vitamin deficiency is actually fairly common in the United States. In fact, more than 40 percent of American adults don’t...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 14, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
If you’ve ever had the flu, you know you don’t want it again. And the best way to prevent it? An annual flu shot. Let’s take a look at some common questions about the flu vaccine. Q: Why should I be vaccinated? A: The flu, also called influenza, is a contagious...
by by Allison Goddard, M.D. & Cara Hennings, M.D. | Oct 12, 2016 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
As we age, our skin continually reminds us of how much time we spend in the sun. Laugh lines deepen and mysterious spots begin to appear from nowhere. How do you know if a spot is safe or a possible sign of skin cancer? Even though skin cancer is the most common...
