Every year about this time, WakeMed sees an increase in patients complaining of flulike symptoms as a primary reason for visits to our emergency departments. If you have flu-like symptoms or a gastrointestinal illness, the first thing to do is consult your primary care physician. As your primary medical care provider, no one knows your health history better. […]
iPads, tablets, iTouches, and smartphones. These are all items that top Christmas lists this year for kids both young and old. For the younger set (ages 5 to 10), parents need to carefully think through the purchase of these fun, entertaining, and sometimes educational techie toys. Considerations Before Buying Mobile Devices for Kids When buying a […]
Do you feel like you just don’t have enough time or energy to make it through your lengthy to-do list? Do you need an energy boost? Amy Bowen, dietitian at WakeMed Cary Hospital, asserts that energy drinks are not the answer. Aside from calories and added sugars, many of the 5-hour energy drinks contain caffeine and caffeine […]
That little yawn, suddenly opened hand, frown, leg extension, or grimace. To an astute neonatal intensive care nurse, these are all subtle communications from their tiniest patients that may mean I need a short break, I am worried, I need something to brace my feet on, or I am uncomfortable. For 35 years, babies as […]
The New York Times blog recently included a write-up of a very small (17 women) study that looked at whether or not women could do pull-ups. We were curious, so we contacted Hope Choplin, exercise physiologist with WakeMed Healthworks to determine if there was any truth to the study. Here is her response… “The short […]
Even if you don’t have diabetes or heart disease, chances are you will have a loved one or family member at your home for the holidays who does. As a good host, you can make simple accommodations to ensure that everyone has a happy, healthy holiday. Start new traditions by modifying old-standbys to make them […]
Today, WakeMed Air Mobile 1 celebrates five years of transporting patients for the WakeMed system. The 2004 Eurocopter EC-135P2 completed its first transport on November 16, 2007, and since then has transported more than 2,300 patients, including 706 trauma patients, 820 cardiac patients and 105 pediatric patients. Staffed by one pilot, one registered nurse (RN) […]
A study recently published in the journal Pediatrics showed a drop in motor vehicle child fatalities in states that had a booster seat law. North Carolina has had a booster seat law since 2005, but unfortunately WakeMed’s data is not showing a drop in child fatalities for ages birth through 8 years old, which is […]
Yes, it is true. Sweet foods do not pack the same nutritional punch as bitter foods. The natural compounds that make foods taste bitter also make them good for us. Although they may not go down as easy as pie, these compounds (also known as antioxidants) may improve immune function and perhaps lower your risk […]
Excess salt consumption in the American diet is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association recently identified six foods that are (sometimes surprisingly) high in sodium and make the 1,500 milligram of sodium per day limit exceedingly difficult to meet. The “Salty Six” Foods According to the American Heart […]
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