Sunscreen is a vital part of your summer survival toolkit – but it can be challenging to choose the right kind and maximize its effectiveness. Read on for tips and advice to keep your skin safe while you have fun in the sun! Sun Smarts Sun damage – including sunburn – is caused by exposure […]
If you’ve ever had a red, itchy rash pop up a day or two after spending time outside, you know how annoying and painful poison ivy can be. Since the rash often takes 12 to 72 hours to appear – and there’s not a lot you can do to relieve the itch once it starts […]
If you’re like me, you want to spend all your free time with your best buddy…your furry friend. But, in these ‘dog days’ of summer, we have to take extra precautions when we have our pets with us in the sweltering summer weather. Pets are often so eager and excited to spend time with their […]
Get ready to get your play on this July with WakeMed and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). About Park and Recreation Month Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by NRPA, Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the vital and powerful role local parks and recreation, […]
With temperatures soaring into the upper 90’s – and the heat index between 100 and 105 degrees – it’s important to stay hydrated, limit your time outdoors and be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Listen to your body. If you are outside and you start to feel overheated or dizzy, stop […]
As OBGYNs you can bet that we hear some interesting things about pregnancy and childbirth. Many patients ask if we can tell the sex of the baby by the way the are showing or whether or not craving pickles means that their baby will like pickles too. Some of these can be pretty sweet and […]
Add a splash of the tropics to your summer with these super simple & healthy tropics-inspired recipes! View a printable version of these recipes. Tropical Cucumber Salad Prep time: 15 m | Total Time: 15 m INGREDIENTS 3-5 teaspoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 […]
What better way to cool down this summer than with one of our favorite summertime fruits? These pineapple recipes are delicious, healthy and super easy to make. Try one or all of them! View a printable version of all three recipes. Pineapple Coconut Overnight Oats Prep time: 5 m | Total Time: 5 m INGREDIENTS […]
I am an odd combination of loving to try new things while hating the process of learning something new. I crave the feeling of success and knew going into it – motherhood would be a huge helping of humble pie. Taking Birth & Family Classes at WakeMed My husband and I signed up to take […]
As families are packing up their beach bags and jump into pools, oceans, rivers and lakes this summer, many parents are concerned about a swimming risk that’s gotten a lot of recent media attention. It’s called secondary drowning (also known as dry drowning). Here at the WakeMed Children’s Emergency Department, we have seen an influx […]
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