by erlangerhealth | Feb 22, 2016 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Stories of Hope, Weight Loss
In 2008, Robert Starnes reached a turning point. The 45-year-old law enforcement officer didn’t like the fact that his body had grown to 425 pounds. He also didn’t like that he’d become inactive and was starting to experience the same health problems that had plagued...
by by: The UT Erlanger Urology Team | Feb 18, 2016 | Stay Well, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor
More than 500,000 Americans visit the emergency room with kidney stones each year. These hard, often painful-to-pass mineral deposits develop when crystal-forming waste products — such as calcium, oxalate, struvite, and uric acid — become too abundant for the fluid in...
by by Brent Campbell, D.O. | Feb 11, 2016 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well, Weight Loss
Between work, school, and family obligations, people from all walks of life find it difficult to get enough exercise. But research shows that physical activity can help you live longer, feel better, and improve your overall health and fitness. Physical activity builds...
by by Michael L. Brit, M.D. | Feb 1, 2016 | Arthritis, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that mostly affects cartilage. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide over each other. It also helps absorb shock of movement. In osteoarthritis, the top...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 26, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Cold temperatures can make an outdoor workout invigorating — especially after the heat and humidity of summer. Although that burst of cold air may energize you, it can be risky if you’re not properly prepared. Follow these tips from Dr. Brandon Cincere of UT Erlanger...
by by Darwin Koller, M.D. | Jan 15, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Each year, the chilling winds of winter chase us back indoors to the comfort of our fireplaces and space heaters. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be a significant risk to our health during this time of year. As we try to keep our families warm this winter, it’s good to...
