The number one New Year’s Resolution is to eat right, exercise, and drop a few pounds. This resolution typically falls by the wayside by the end of January. Our goal is to help you stay on a healthy path and make 2013 the year that your resolution for a healthy new you becomes a reality. […]
Your best defense against the flu is to get a flu shot, avoid people who are sick, and wash your hands frequently. But, if you are already showing symptoms of the flu, what can you do? The flu is a virus and unfortunately there is no magic cure. The best you can do if you […]
Every year, approximately 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the seasonal flu. This year, influenza is at the highest levels recorded in the past decade in North Carolina. For most people, the flu is a virus that makes you feel terrible. But, the flu can be deadly. In fact, 12 people in North Carolina have […]
Flu season has hit NC hard this year, and earlier than usual. In fact, this has been reported as the worst flu season in NC in the past ten years. Our emergency departments, urgent care and primary care sites have all reported high flu volumes throughout the system. In an effort to protect patients, visitors […]
What did you get for Christmas this year? Chances are your family received a lot of toys that take batteries. Batteries are amazing, small capsules of power, but they can also be extremely dangerous. Wake County Safe Kids and Energizer remind you to take extra precautions with batteries, because they can cause irreversable health problems or […]
This year ask Santa to consider stuffing stockings with fun items but leave the sugary items out. Here are some ideas. Mittens and scarves Earbuds in fun colors Movie theater gift cards Jump rope or other small, active toys Art supplies, such as pencils, markers and erasers in fun colors and shapes Stickers or temporary […]
You don’t have to forego your holiday favorites in the name of health. Try one of these lighter ingredients as a substitute in your favorite recipes this holiday season. (Substitute the same amount your recipe calls for unless otherwise noted.) Enjoy these recipes with healthier substitutes made for you already. Amazing Butternut Squash 1 […]
This is the time of year that it is more difficult to make healthy choices. Here are a few previous blogs to help you manage temptation and keep those healthy habits throughout the holiday season. Food & Drink Candy-free Stocking Stuffer Ideas – Sometimes even Santa needs some ideas to make the holidays just a little healthier. […]
The holidays are here and food is everywhere! There are holiday parties, family gatherings, people bringing their favorite foods to work and social events. The average American will gain 1-2 pounds during the holidays. That may not sound like much…but we don’t usually lose that weight and it piles on year after year. This is […]
Our hearts all ache for the tragic school shooting in Connecticut. Even as an adult, coping with this recent shooting at a elementary school is difficult – difficult to understand and difficult to explain. For children, coping with the news can be equally as hard, but children’s emotional needs are different from adults. They need […]
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