by Robin Brooks | Jun 29, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
I have been overweight since I was a child and can trace back the moment I began to associate food with comfort. I lost my brother suddenly when I was 7 years old, and you can timeline my weight gain throughout life with traumatic events. After the loss of my own...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 7, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve undoubtedly heard of low-carbohydrate or low-carb diets. Most of us have been trained to cut calories, sugars and fats. So, what’s the purpose of cutting carbs – and what foods are high in carbohydrates? Here’s some basic...
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 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 | 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 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...
