Typing, swiping, lifting, hammering. A lot of what we do for a living involves some level of repetition. This leads to wear and tear on our joints and often chronic pain. You may think that the only answer is major surgery. You know. You’ve heard of folks getting shoulder surgery, knee replacement or carpal tunnel […]
Most people know that stress and other negative feelings aren’t good for your heart, but did you know there’s a growing body of evidence that indicates positive feelings can actually lead to better heart and brain health? That’s right, a sunny disposition can do more than just keep you smiling — it can actually have […]
Where to Get Tested in Wake County The highly contagious delta variant, as well as seasonal allergies and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that have some of the same symptoms of COVID-19 are likely the reasons testing for COVID-19 is rapidly increasing throughout North Carolina. Here are some pointers on COVID-19 testing in Wake County. Please Do Not Do […]
Jennifer Smith loves working at WakeMed and has lived the core Wake Way mission for nearly 20 years. Spending much of her career in Women’s and Children’s Services, she is currently the WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank Logistics Representative. With a passion for working with her WakeMed family and taking care of patients, Jennifer felt welcomed […]
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 […]
“The pain cuts like a knife,” is a common description of the intense pain that often comes with a gallbladder attack. WakeMed Physician Practices general surgeon Dr. Ian Villanueva says the most classic symptoms he sees are ‘sharp or crampy pain under the right ribs and/or the breastbone that occurs 20 minutes or more after […]
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 […]
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