Leaving a child in a hot car can prove to be a fatal mistake. Especially during summer, the temperature inside of a car can reach over 110 degrees. Additionally, North Carolina is in the highest division of heat stroke deaths. “We have already heard of at least four deaths in the nation this year due […]
There are many reasons why you should be eating your blueberries on a regular basis! #1 – Blueberries are full of fiber. They are full of fiber. One cup provides 14 percent of the recommended daily dose of fiber. Fiber helps keep you regular, is heart healthy and may help you keep your cholesterol in check. #2 […]
During warm summer days, more people and more snakes are outside. This leads to an increase in snakebites, something of which we should all be aware. In North Carolina, almost 70 percent of snakebites come from venomous snakes and in our area, almost 100 percent of those snakebites are from copperheads. Dr. Benjamin German, a WakeMed emergency physician […]
Access to healthy foods is key to a healthy lifestyle. For many of us, access is not a problem. Where I live, for example, there are two, soon-to-be three, grocery stores within walking distance of my house. In southeast Raleigh, however, access to healthy foods is not that convenient. That’s why the new WakeMed Farmers Market […]
If you need to stock up on some fresh fruits and vegetables, come on over to WakeMed! The WakeMed Raleigh Campus at 3000 New Bern Avenue is now home to one of the area’s newest farmers’ markets. Beginning June 3, the WakeMed Farmers’ Market will be open every Tuesday throughout the summer from 10 am to […]
Did you know North Carolina is in the stroke belt? It is true. North Carolina is one of 11 states in the country where residents have a higher incidence of stroke. This 11 state area is what medical experts call the stroke belt. It is very important to identify stroke symptoms early because receiving fast […]
It’s never too early to start teaching your child about healthy lifestyle choices, nor should you wait to help them adopt a positive body image. Research has shown that kindergartners are already making judgments based on weight. Therefore, earlier is better when it comes to teaching your child about health and self-confidence. 5 Tips to […]
North Carolina is known for unpredictable weather. Already this year, we’ve experienced multiple severe weather events and tornado touchdowns. Once again this week, forecasters are predicting severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail, flooding and tornadoes. In fact, the National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Wake County and much of the surrounding area for Tuesday, […]
The insightful and educational #CodeSTEMI Documentary Series recently visited North Carolina to explore the Wake County EMS system and the processes that are in place to respond to patients who experience sudden cardiac arrest. Interviews with the Wake County EMS medical director, Brent Myers, MD; paramedics, nurses and emergency room doctors, as well as actual patient profiles, help give viewers […]
Recently, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked the top 100 cities in the United States that cause trouble for people who suffer from spring allergies. See list here. Scores were based on the prevalence of certain types of pollen and molds, pharmacy data for prescription allergy medicines in the area and the number […]
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