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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...
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...
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...
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 […]
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 […]
February 29, 2024
Goodbye, Cold and Flu Season. Hello, Seasonal Allergies.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, in 2021, roughly 81 million people in the United States were diagnosed with hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis). This means approximately 26% of adults (67 million) and 19% of children (14 million) were affected. The sneezy, itchy, watery-eyed, rashy, runny nose symptoms of seasonal allergies are […]
June 14, 2023
Guys, get YOUR engine checked this Men's Health Month
Just as you wouldn’t neglect vehicle maintenance, it’s important to keep your body running at peak levels too. During Men’s Health Month, I want to stress the importance of an annual wellness checkup for men. While many men skip these visits, they serve an important role in helping men lead a healthy life. Don’t Ignore […]
February 22, 2024
Have a Healthy Hoppin' Easter
Chocolate bunnies, pastel-frosted cakes and cookies and tons of candy — overflowing Easter baskets stuffed to the brim with sugary goodness bring delight to children and grownups, alike. Then comes Easter morning services followed by Easter egg hunts and a delicious and lavish spread to finish the evening. While a day of rejoicing for many, […]
June 28, 2022
Heat and Hydration Help for Summer
After a mild few weeks in May, temperatures in NC have risen to our normal sticky, summer heat and humidity. Hot and humid conditions are known to increase your body’s loss of fluids, and proper hydration will ensure that all of your body’s organs continue to function properly. With several full months of summer left […]
June 27, 2023
I Finally Quit — Lonnie Wilmot's Smoking Cessation Testimony
I started smoking at 15. Back when I was in high school, there were designated smoking areas. It wasn’t taboo like it is today. An Introduction to Quit with WakeMed Fast forward years later, and I got a hernia. During the process of trying to get it repaired, they told me I had to be […]
March 26, 2024
Illustrating in Technicolor: Hide Terada's Post-Concussion Syndrome Story
Hide Terada has always been the life of the party. With his incredible sense of humor, genuine interests ...
June 27, 2022
It's Time to MAN Up for Good Health
Men’s Health Checklist for Staying Well Through the Ages Let’s face it — men aren’t always the best at making their health a top priority. But, as you age — regular check-ups for your body are just as important for you as they are for your beloved car – particularly once you hit the golden […]
March 4, 2024
Itchy Icky Allergies: Overcoming Seasonal Ailments
How could a season that brings so much beauty, also bring so much misery? When spring is in the air, bursting in pastel glory, allergens erupt, leading to misery for sufferers […]
May 23, 2023
Joslyn Eatmon Quit Smoking with the Help of Quit With WakeMed
Joslyn Eatmon smoked religiously for 40 years. With the help of Quit With WakeMed, she will have been free of cigarettes for an entire year. Here is her testimony: “I smoked for 40 years and started as a teenager by sneaking my parents’ cigarettes. I was hooked by the time I was 19. Once employed, […]
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