Playgrounds are great places for kids to just be kids. However, they can also present hidden dangers if parents aren’t vigilant. In fact, roughly 45 percent of playground-related injuries are due to lack of supervision by adults. Take a look at some of these helpful tips, provided by Safe Kids, and use them to keep your […]
Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 to 95% of all cases of diabetes — a disease that typically affects those 45 and older. Yet, with alarming speed, more and more children and young adults are being diagnosed. While some cases may be due to heredity, often diagnosis goes hand-in-hand with obesity, sedentarism and unhealthy eating […]
Choosing a primary care provider (PCP) who best fits you and your needs can be a daunting task. You might feel like you have a list of questions and aren’t sure where to begin to find the best answers. Having a good relationship with your provider is important to your health. Building effective communication within […]
These past several months of the COVID-19 pandemic have been tough, and many have been tested mentally, emotionally and even physically. You may have occasional issues with depression, anxiety or fatigue as you try to navigate the many changes brought on by the pandemic. Yet, it’s important to pay attention to your symptoms because while […]
Quitting smoking – or the use of any form of tobacco for that matter – is never easy. For decades, people have tried quitting on their own with minimal success. Fortunately, over the years – researchers have identified new tools and techniques designed to help people quit. This is great news for those who are […]
The first week of December is National Hand Washing Awareness Week. In a year like 2020, when COVID-19 has changed so much of our lives and routines, it might feel like the year of hand washing awareness. But now would be the worst time for us to get complacent. With winter upon us, the spread […]
At a time dominated by the worst pandemic in over 100 years, it’s not hard to compare the current COVID-19 crisis to the 1918 influenza (flu) pandemic. From 1918-1920, a mystery virus swept the world and killed 50,000,000 people before an immunization was created to help fight it. Fast forwarding 100 years to present day, […]
It’s hard to believe that Summer 2020 is here. With all of the uncertainty in our world with COVID-19 as well as rising racial and political tensions, Summer has snuck up on us. And, while summertime in NC means sunny days, sand, swimming, picnics and outdoor fun, we mustn’t forget that a truly happy summer […]
Adolescents experience many milestones on their road to adulthood, such as learning to drive or graduating high school. One key milestone is the graduation from pediatric to adult health care. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that adolescents and their families have regular conversations with their pediatrician, as early as age 12, to discuss the […]
An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system sees a certain substance as harmful. It reacts by causing an allergic reaction. Substances that cause allergic reactions are allergens. There are many types of allergies. Some allergies are seasonal and others are year-round. Some allergies may be life-long. It is important to work with your health […]
