We all know that too much sugar is not good for us. Added sugars, or sugars and caloric sweeteners that are added to foods and beverages when they are processed or prepared, contribute to excess caloric intake and provide little to no nutritional value. Consequently, sugar can lead to serious health concerns, such as poor […]
Brand name or generic? This is the subject of a recent study conducted by The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. The study shows overwhelmingly informed consumers in their specific fields purchase the generic items, saving a significant amount of money. Chefs bought generic baking soda over name brand. Pharmacists purchased store brand headache remedies over […]
Last week at the Raleigh Campus Farmers’ Market, the Jo Co Golden Girls performed. If you missed last week’s performance, you can see part of it below. I think you’ll agree the Jo Co Girls are very talented. 7-22-14 Farmers Market Singers R1 from WakeMed Health & Hospitals on Vimeo. The Jo Co Golden Girls […]
Every so often, a new “super food” hits the market, and people flock to it with the hopes of finding the secret to perfect health. A long list of foods have been touted as having “superpowers,” including Acai berries, Goji berries, pomegranate juice, coconut oil, coconut water, kale and chia seeds, just to name a few. The latest super food getting lots […]
So you have a cut. What do you do now? The first sight of blood likely sends you running to the medicine cabinet to grab the hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol, Neosporin®, and a Band-Aid®. These products may actually do more harm than good and can result in slower healing, more tissue damage and potentially […]
In the summer 2014 issue of WakeMed’s Families First magazine, Michele Casey, MD, executive medical director for Primary Care and Urgent Care at WakeMed Physician Practices and Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, shared tips to prevent health problems and what to do when you encounter some of the more common pesky problems that […]
Summer is the season for fresh, delicious produce. From traditional fruits and vegetables, like corn-on-the-cob and watermelon, to the not-so-common ones, such as the tomatillo and the passion fruit, everything seems to be ripe and abundant. To help you figure out what you can do with all of these seasonal goodies, here are some healthy summer recipes from […]
In the summer 2014 issue of WakeMed’s Heart to Heart Magazine, four women shared stories about supporting a loved one through heart attack recovery, surviving heart disease and managing high blood pressure. Supporting Role Jennifer Petty’s husband Chris suffered a heart attack after complaining about indigestion for a few days, then experiencing excruciating pain. After receiving stents in […]
On Thursday, July 10, WakeMed was proud to partner with the YMCA of the Triangle and Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh to host Healthy Communities Day for the sixth year in a row. Annually, this event aims to help build a healthier community by giving free medical screenings to children who participate in Camp High Hopes, a fully subsidized YMCA […]
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) is more prominent in the summer and fall, which is why many cases are popping up in Wake County right now. HFMD is a common childhood illness but can also be found in adults. The disease is wrought with uncomfortable symptoms and has no medicinal treatment; however several types of […]
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