Escape the sweltering summer heat with these quick and easy summer recipes! Have some recipes that you’d like to share? Leave a comment, or email us. Tomato Watermelon Salad Ingredients: 4-6 large tomatoes cut into cubes 1 personal size small seedless watermelon cut into cubes 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 […]
The summer is a great time to enjoy some time in the water, whether it’s at the lake, oceanside, water park, or pool. The following are some great swimming tips to keep your children safe while they’re out, splashing around. Swimming Safety Tips for Children #1 – Never swim alone! Swimming is always safer with […]
There’s nothing quite like cooking out on the grill during the summer. However, grills can pose a danger if they are improperly used. The following are some quick safety tips to keep you and your family safer this summer. Grilling Safety 101 DON’T EVER… #1 – Turn on the gas while your grill lid is […]
*This blog post was written in collaboration Dr. Carrie-Dow Smith with information sourced from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). How young is too young to put sunscreen on your child? If you have a newborn, should you avoid going to the beach at all? Below, we address these and other similar questions that parents may […]
Founded in 1987 by the World Health Organization (WHO), World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is an annual awareness day held each year on May 31st. WNTD aims to: Raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use Encourage governments around the world to adopt effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption In the United States […]
Nobody wants to think about it, but death is something that we must all, one day, face. Our own Dr. Kristine Scruggs, recently wrote a poignant article that deals with death, dying, and how having a plan in place can help you take control of your health or the health of loved ones in the […]
Earth Day is this Friday, April 22! Though it’s beneficial to be environmentally conscious year-round, Earth Day serves as an annual reminder of new ways we can improve the way interact with the environment around us. WakeMed Corporate Integrity Compliance Specialist, Gary Ernster, mentions how his department engages in environmentally friendly behavior: We, are extremely mindful of […]
Research shows that our physical and emotional well being depends on our digestive health. Fiber plays an important role in keeping the digestive tract healthy. When you eat food that is rich in fiber, it fills you up and keeps you satisfied longer. Foods low in fiber are digested faster and move through your body […]
Most people look forward to the Spring as a time to embrace longer days, and warmer weather. However, if you’re an allergy sufferer it can also be something to dread – especially if you live in North Carolina where five of our cities (including Raleigh and Durham) rank among the Most Challenging Places to Live […]
In the Triangle, we’re experiencing what’s being referred to as a “late-peaking flu season”. Typically, the flu season experiences peak activity between December and February. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), flu activity can last as late as May! Recently, we’ve seen a slight increase in the flu, with most of the […]
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