The holidays are a time to enjoy with friends and family…and food. On average, Americans gain approximately one to two pounds during the holiday season. While this weight gain isn’t dramatic, research shows that it tends to stick and accumulate over the years. Below are tips to help you create a healthy balance of food, […]
Aside from focusing on a heart healthy Thanksgiving, there’s also the serious matter of a global pandemic to consider. WakeMed’s Infection Prevention Specialist Jessica Dixon, MPA, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, offers some guidance as we prepare for the upcoming holiday. Dixon starts by saying that for families who are fully-vaccinated without anyone at high-risk, it’s […]
If you want to look younger and feel better, you need to get moving. Your body needs, enjoys and craves exercise. Movement, specifically exertional movement, releases central endorphins that create a wonderful feeling within the body and produce anti-aging qualities. How Much and How Fast? The American Heart Association’s recommendation is to take 10,000 steps […]
What if I told you that I had something that would help you burn fat, build lean body mass, and burn calories more easily? And what if I told you that, over time, it would also help with improved balance, increased bone density and reduced risk of fractures, and could help improve many health problems, […]
During these hot summer days, you need to be very careful in the heat. Rising temperatures and humidity combined with any risk factors, such as dehydration or over exertional exercise may set you up to have a heat Injury. Bodily Heat versus Environmental Heat Body temperature is maintained within a narrow range by balancing heat […]
We made it to Summer 2021! What a joy it is to feel the warmth of the sun, relish the tastes and sensations of summertime in North Carolina and see the light near the end of a long pandemic tunnel. Many of us have been sequestered in our homes and cautious about enjoying daily life. […]
It’s that time of day again, when you ask yourself: “Did I take my pills?” Even if you’re only taking one or two medications, keeping track of how and when to take them can be a challenge. Many of us use pill organizers to help manage them — or to avoid the daily grind of […]
Life comes with guaranteed bumps and bruises. Some you can’t avoid; some help you learn and grow — and there are some hard knocks from which you can and should protect yourself and your children. Knocks to the noggin top that list. The best way to protect your child from a head injury is to […]
In March 2020, the governor of North Carolina declared a state-wide quarantine to prevent a surge of COVID-19 early into the pandemic. Non-essential businesses had to close. People were urged to stay home, with some counties even setting curfews. Many employers transitioned staff to remote work and schools went virtual. Residents practiced the three Ws […]
We all know we should eat more fruits and vegetables, specifically 5-9 servings every day, but only 1 in 10 Americans reach the goal. One of the easiest ways to increase that number is to choose frozen or canned produce, but navigating the health benefits can be tricky. Is fresh produce the healthiest? Should you […]
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