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October 17, 2024
"I Finally Quit after a Heart Attack" — Rose Votkevich's Story
Rose Votkevich smoked for 30 years from the time she was 21 years old. Then, one fateful day, she was for...
May 31, 2024
"Thought it was the flu, but my PC knew it was a heart attack" - Steve Swayne's Story
Steve Swayne is committed to living healthfully. He believes a long life of energy and vitality requires ...
December 12, 2022
7 Common Seasonal Illnesses and Their Symptoms
Winter is a wonderful time of year for holiday parties, outdoor sports and cozy evenings by the fireplace. It’s also a time when contagious winter illnesses creep in, leading to a lot of miserable sick days. In case you or a loved one is under the weather, here are seven common winter illnesses to watch […]
April 18, 2024
Allergies? Don’t Let Them Spring Up & Slow You Down!
When the wonders of nature bloom, airborne allergens also increase and can turn an otherwise beautiful ti...
June 5, 2024
Are Guys Hormonal Too? Deep Dive Into Male Emotional Development and Andropause with WakeMed Therapist, Tyrone David, LCSW-A
Guys — They're known for being happy-go-lucky, fun-loving and all-around NOT hormonal. The reality is t...
August 15, 2024
Back-to-School Safety and Athletics for Children with Pediatric Diabetes
Medically reviewed by Chelsea Stallman, BSN, RN, CDCESParenting is demanding, and the challenges are ampl...
August 12, 2024
Backpack and Digital Safety: A Complete Guide with Sara Miller, NP
Let's just say "No" to America becoming the land of back and eye strain. With kids and adults headed back...
November 16, 2023
Beating the Winter Blues
Medically reviewed by Troy Anderson, MD, WakeMed Primary Care Gone are the long, lazy North Carolina summer days where the sun comes out to play, brightening the sky and keeping it warm outside. Seasonal Affective Disorder As fall turns to winter, the sun is setting a bit earlier. The cold and dark are likely putting […]
December 31, 2023
Can Food Deprivation Lead to Weight Gain? A "Q and A" with Dr. Deepti Sharma
“New year, new you.” That’s the saying, and for many, this means it’s time to lose weight. A couple of methods are especially popular in January: January is often a month for fasting since it is viewed as a cleansing and detox ritual. Calorie-cutting fad diets are another popular method. Yet, have you ever cut […]
March 28, 2024
Demystifying Hydration
YOU HEAR IT A LOT – STAY HYDRATED! What does this mean for your energetic kids? Do you need to worry ab...
March 4, 2024
Diabetes in Adulthood with Melissa Capps, RN
The sugar, Mr. D, Mellitus and sweet blood are just a few monikers for type 2 diabetes, often diagnosed i...
September 11, 2024
Disaster Preparedness the Wake Way
From tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and fires — disasters can strike quickly and without warning. Janis ...
August 16, 2024
Don't Forget Your Child's Physical When You're Making Your Back-to-School To-Do List
Hip hip hooray for the return to school and school sports! All students should ideally have an annual wellness check before returning to school. Student athletes may require an additional sports physical. From contact sports, such as football and soccer to non-contact sports, such as swimming and track, school-aged children […]
March 20, 2023
Don't Let These 7 Myths Stop You From Seeing a Registered Dietitian
Medically Reviewed by Meredith Ebersohl, RD Can you really prevent or reverse chronic diseases by changing your diet and lifestyle? Back in July 2022, while filming the documentary Healing Through Food, Myriam Masihy, an NBC investigative reporter diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, wanted to find out. Turns out — as you likely guessed — she […]
April 18, 2024
Dose of Declutter – Give Your Medicine Cabinet a Clean Sweep
Make Medication Safety a PriorityAccording to Safe Kids Worldwide, approximately 60,000 children per year...
July 29, 2024
Drinking Defined: The Sober Curious & Beyond
Are you sober curious?After the isolation and stress of a multi-year pandemic, many people are examining ...
September 27, 2023
Emergency Department vs Urgent Care vs Primary Care
Sometimes, it’s obvious when to head to the emergency room, but other times, it can be more difficult to tell. The following are some tips to help you decide whether you need to head to the emergency room, the nearest urgent care location or your primary care doctor. Conditions Typically Treated by a Primary Care […]
November 21, 2023
Eric Rodgers Quit Smoking for Good after 30 Years
How It Started I started smoking around the age of 20 while in college because those in my social group all smoked. I had a lot of late nights and was also working at a restaurant at the time. Everyone in the restaurant smoked, so it just seemed natural. I went on to smoke for […]
September 23, 2024
Fall Prevention Tips That Save Lives
Medically reviewed by Ann Pearce, PT, DPTSeptember 23 to 27, 2024, is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Ac...
August 19, 2022
Family Medical History — It Could Save Your Life
Is it nature or nurture? According to a team of investigators at Harvard Medical School and University of Queensland in Australia, nearly 40% of diseases can be attributed to genetics based on their 2022 findings published in Nature Genetics. So, turns out, your health is a highly complex mixed bag of both nature and nurture […]
December 1, 2023
Family-Friendly Festive Foods and Creative Charcuterie
Medically reviewed by Julianne Tobin, MS, RD, LDN The holidays are full of tasty traditions and delightful treats that should be enjoyed. At times, it can be overwhelming or lead to an overindulgence that leaves you feeling uncomfortable and sluggish. WakeMed dietitian Julianne Tobin, MS, RD, LDN, has great tips for keeping things simple, balanced […]
October 18, 2022
Fight the Flu — Get Vaccinated
Coughs, sneezes, achy pains and spreading diseases — it’s time to fight the flu. Flu season ramps up in the Triangle beginning in October, typically increasing to widespread status in December with a continued contagious climb throughout the winter and early spring. Nationally, the CDC estimates that during the last three seasons before the pandemic, […]
April 25, 2023
Five Meditation Tips for Beginners
Meditation is an age-old practice that is now used globally within a broad range of applications, including health care, counseling, education, business — and in people’s daily, personal lives. There are many forms of meditation, and all of them utilize a mind-body connection and focused concentration. Anyone can practice meditation — it’s simple and only […]
November 1, 2022
Food Safety From Start to Finish
The holidays are here again, and that means lots of merrymaking — with food. If you’re preparing delicious meats and treats for others to enjoy, there’s more to consider than tantalizing tastes, scintillating aromas, visual appeal and delightful textures. The foremost consideration is food safety during handling, preparation and storage since data collected from the […]
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