The link between diabetes and heart disease is undeniable — and it’s a correlation that’s been researched for decades leading back to the 1948 Framingham Heart Study. This study was the first to identify many of the risk factors that today allow us to prevent heart disease — including diabetes. Taking control of your diabetes […]
Anyone who has dealt with chronic back pain knows that relief isn’t easy to find. While a myriad of conservative treatment options exist, including medication therapy, physical therapy, and steroid injections — many patients still struggle to achieve long-term relief without surgery. Yet, most patients are hesitant to undergo a major operation due to the many […]
It is a very special role the spiritual caregiver holds in the health care setting, providing interfaith ministry with respectful care to people of all belief systems. Over the past five decades, the WakeMed Spiritual Care team has impacted the lives of thousands of patients, family members and staff. How It Began WakeMed Spiritual Care […]
Lung Cancer – The Deadliest Cancer in the U.S. Screening & Early Detection Are Key Kevin Davidson, MD, WakeMed Pulmonology & Critical Care While lung cancer is only the third most common cancer in the United States behind skin and breast cancer, what most people don’t realize is that more people die in the US […]
Throughout all three trimesters of pregnancy, moms receive endless support. Friends throw baby showers, partners help them in their day-to-day and their OB-GYN care teams ensure they and their babies are staying healthy. Then comes the “fourth trimester” — the first 12 weeks postpartum. The stark difference in the guidance and support women receive throughout […]
Take control of your health and wellness. Here are the numbers you need to know for your cholesterol, physical activity, blood pressure, blood sugar and weight according to the American Heart Association. As we enter the fall, and soon the holidays, it’s important to pay attention to your health. Get enough sleep. Exercise. Eat healthy. […]
Wife and mom, Katie Page, is the owner of both Gate City Athletics (a youth running club) and Wren’s Nest (a kids and family yoga studio) named after her daughter Sophia Wren. Katie says, “The vision of Wren’s Nest is to bring together kids and families to share mindfulness and yoga to create a space […]
Hip hip hooray for the return to school sports! From contact sports, such as football and soccer to non-contact sports, such as swimming and track, school-aged children of all ages and sizes are gearing up for a winning season. Before your child can play, many schools require that children undergo a sports physical providing a […]
Trey Byrd has always loved working with his hands. Having grown up on a farm, he’s never been afraid of hands-on, hard work. Fast forward to his high school graduation, Trey was ready to find a career path that would offer him fulfillment and a chance to be out and about and up and moving. […]
Mental health challenges are part of the human experience. Most people will go through periods of grief, sadness and fear. However, when those feelings turn into depression, anxiety, hopelessness and suicidal ideation, it’s time to seek help. Yet, many individuals, especially minorities, struggle to access the support necessary to overcome mental health issues, leaving them […]
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