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 […]
The amount of sleep you need varies based on your age. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the following is the recommended amount of sleep a child should get: Infants under 1 year: 12 – 16 hours Children 1 – 2 years old: 11 – 14 hours Children 3 – 5 years old: […]
One of the most common new year’s resolutions is to quit the use of tobacco, but experts estimate less than 10 percent will be successful. Why? “There are a lot of reasons people struggle with quitting,” explains Dr. Samuel Wesonga, WakeMed Physician Practices Primary Care. “First of all, it’s really, really hard. But even more […]
It’s a new year and time to set (and achieve) those new year’s resolutions! Losing weight is one of the most common new year’s resolutions, but it’s one that can be very difficult to keep. Many don’t know where to start, while others need someone to hold them accountable and to cheer them on along […]
As we enter a new year, WakeMed Primary Care recommends you take a few moments to really think about your body, how you’re feeling and what you want in 2019 when it comes to your health. Spending the time to just think about your health may help you detect problems you haven’t consciously noticed, but should probably discuss with […]
Happy New Year! This is the time that many of us focus on making New Year’s Resolutions. We often set big goals that fade away by February. While about 75% of people stick to their goals for at least a week, only 46% are still successful six months later. So, instead of setting unreachable goals and […]
With this morning’s chilly temperatures, it’s difficult to deny that fall is on the way (and winter will be right behind). Make sure you (and your family) are protected this flu season! The CDC recommends a flu shot for everyone 6 months of age and older (unless there are contraindications). View the recommendations here. The […]
Keeping your hands clean is one of the easiest and most important ways to prevent healthcare-acquired infections. Follow these tips to keep yourself and others around you safe and healthy. 8 Hand Hygiene Facts to Keep You Healthy #1 – Wash your hands with soap and water. Soap and water work by mechanically removing microbes from […]
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by Influenza A and B viruses. The flu season in the U.S. runs from October thru May every year. The rate of flu infection in the general population during the flu season typically ranges from 10-20%. Unfortunately, the flu causes 35,000-40,000 deaths and over 200,000 hospitalizations […]
Can humidifiers really provide relief from the dry, winter weather? Dr. Eugene Leung recently sat down to answer a few Q&As about the benefits of having a humidifier. Do humidifiers help prevent the spread of germs/airborne viruses, like the flu? YES. When set at the right levels, humidifiers have been shown to decrease how transmissible […]
