According to the American Heart Association, “The facts are clear: Regular physical activity benefits people who have heart disease as well as those who don’t.” “Even 30 minutes of activity – and it doesn’t need to be high-impact aerobics – five days a week provide us with lots of benefits,” says Hailee Rich, a certified fitness […]
For many Americans, eliminating excess pounds is an ongoing challenge — with weight gain skyrocketing at an alarming rate over the past several decades. Nearly 75% of adults are overweight or obese in the United States, alone. Some turn to the weight loss industry and fad diets for support, yet few achieve long-range success. The […]
Some days it probably feels like all you ever do is feed your family. If it seems like your kids are snacking nonstop, it’s probably time to rethink what and when they’re eating. Parul Kharod, WakeMed clinical dietitian with WakeMed Outpatient Nutrition Services, suggests mentally redefining snacks as mini meals, avoiding sugary foods, and choosing […]
Let’s face it. Parents juggle a lot from day to day! And yet that feeling of going nonstop might not involve much of the healthy movement that our bodies and minds actually need to stay strong. So it’s important for families to make time to be active together. A little added movement throughout the day […]
The holidays are a time to enjoy fun, festivities and food…lots of food. Yet, for those with heart conditions, some foods + supplements + medications can lead to not-so-fun interactions. Many heart patients take medications daily to control risk factors such as cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes as well as those to address certain conditions such […]
Good sleep is critical to your long-term health. In fact, not getting the sleep you need can increase your risk for a whole host of health problems, including obesity, heart or kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke. Sleep is also important for your mental health and sleep deficiency has been linked to depression, […]
Hemorrhoids is a common and painful condition that affects nearly three out of four adults throughout their lives. They’re swollen veins that can be located on the inside (rectum) or outside (anus) of your bottom area, also known as internal hemorrhoids or external hemorrhoids. While the cause of hemorrhoids is often unknown, they commonly impact […]
Fall is here, and it’s Thanksgiving season – a time I like to reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for and the many accomplishments we have to be proud of. As Senior Vice President & Administrator of WakeMed North Hospital, I can confirm that it has been both a challenging and also a […]
Giving birth and welcoming new life into the world is a very important time for new parents and their babies. Plus, it’s exhausting for everyone involved – especially new moms! That’s why WakeMed is introducing a new Family Bonding Time initiative this month. Aimed at giving new mothers the time they need to rest and […]
Thanksgiving — it’s a time when we count our blessings and offer gratitude for the people and things that make our lives special. This past holiday season, Amanda Fitzpatrick, former news anchor at WWAY- TV, LLC in Brunswick County, NC, and her husband Yusef, a member of law enforcement, had a scare that reminded them […]
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