Summer is here, and healthy, fresh greens, veggies and fruits are plentiful. If ever there was an ideal time to try a plant-based diet, it’s right now. The benefits of plant-based eating are abundant – particularly when it comes to heart health. According to the Journal of the American Heart Association, eating a vegetarian diet […]
*This article was re-printed from WakeMed Heart to Heart Magazine. Subscribe Today! An avid gardener, Johnny Johnson is a retired power lineman who is no stranger to heart disease. He’s been fighting it for more than 20 years – with several stents and a stroke already behind him. Earlier this year, his symptoms were just subtle enough […]
*This article was re-printed from WakeMed Heart to Heart Magazine. Subscribe Today! COVID-19 brings so many questions for all of us, but for patients with heart disease – those questions often come with greater worry from people who are already managing health problems and risk factors. We’ve consulted several experts from our WakeMed Heart & […]
*Special thanks to Soni Melvin for her contributions to this blog post. Looking for some great ways to get your kids excited about meal time? Get them involved in the process! Here are some quick and easy ways to involve kids in planning, prepping and cooking. 4 Ways to Involve Kids in Cooking #1 – […]
Summer has snuck up on us. And, while summertime in NC means sunny days, sand, swimming, picnics and outdoor fun, we mustn’t forget that a truly happy summer is a healthy one. Here, I will share a few common summer health topics—but are they True or False? You can’t experience heat exhaustion if you are […]
Gynecologists treat gynecologic conditions, such as fibroids, heavy menstrual periods, endometriosis, or ovarian cysts, with medicine, surgery, or both. Once you and your doctor have decided that surgery is the best treatment for your condition, it is important to consider the route or type of surgery that you will have. In most cases, minimally-invasive surgery […]
Comfort. Compassion. Care. These describe standards of treatment we might all want, whether in a health care environment or not. When Lyn Foley suffered an unexpected accident and a broken right hip, it was inconvenient and scary — nobody wants to go out to dinner with family and end up in the hospital. But her […]
When it comes to stroke, every second counts – that’s why knowing the signs of a stroke and what to do if you think you’re having one is critical. Once you arrive at the hospital, it’s also important that you get the diagnosis and intervention you need as soon as possible. That’s because experts say […]
Food shopping may look a little different nowadays. However, there are ways to minimize the risk when getting food for you and your family. Practice safe distancing (at least 6 feet apart), and give yourself and others space and go to the store alone if possible. If you are shopping for others – from relatives […]
As a pediatrician, I get many questions about HPV vaccination and whether it is recommended for all children. Here are some common questions and answers to help you decide what’s right for your child. What is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)? Human Papilloma Virus is a common virus in humans all over the world. This virus […]
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