Looking for the perfect movie to watch with your little ones this holiday season? We’ve put together a list of family-friendly favorites! Click on any of the movie titles below to learn more about each film. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), rated G Elf (2003), rated PG Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983), rated G It’s a Wonderful Life […]
When was the last time you worked out while angry? For most people, exercise improves your health and can provide relief from anger and other emotional stressors…but what if you’re already at high risk for cardiovascular disease? According to a study published in the journal of the American Heart Association (AHA), experiencing anger/emotional upset or heavy physical […]
WakeMed is pleased to now offer nitrous oxide as an option to manage pain during childbirth. Nitrous oxide, often referred to as “laughing gas,” is used to control labor pains and ease anxiety for moms-to-be while in labor. It is available to laboring mothers at WakeMed’s three hospitals in Raleigh, North Raleigh and Cary. At WakeMed, mothers-to-be can […]
Ginger and Brandon Baxley were enjoying a date night at their favorite restaurant when Ginger’s water broke. Ginger was just 28 weeks pregnant. She shares their birth story below. You can also view their birth story here. I was barely in my third trimester so immediately we knew this was not a good situation for […]
Getting screened for lung cancer could save your life. This month, we are celebrating Lung Cancer Awareness by sharing news and information related to lung cancer and pulmonary health. Having a CT screening can help identify lung cancer in its early stages, when it’s most treatable. Locations for Lung Cancer Screening at WakeMed WakeMed is […]
One of the primary goals of asthma management is to ensure that all children with a diagnosis of asthma are able to lead a normal healthy life. A child with well controlled asthma should be able to sleep through the night without coughing or wheezing, should not miss school due to frequent asthma flares, and […]
Thanksgiving is all about spending time in the company of family and good food. It’s also a time when most people overindulge in food and beverages that aren’t so great for them, but you can change that this year! This Thanksgiving, why not swap those not-so-healthy food choices with some healthier options? Our dietitian, Parul, shows you […]
For most people, trying to sleep in the same room as someone who is snoring is annoying – but could snoring be indicative of a bigger, more serious problem, such as sleep apnea? A Closer Look at Snoring Though snoring tends to affect overweight males more, it is actually a common problem among both males and females, […]
Prematurity does not end after the baby leaves the NICU to go home. Babies born prematurely are more likely to have developmental struggles than babies born on time. However, getting them therapy early drastically improves their struggles. World Prematurity Day is a day to help make people aware of some of the facts related to […]
Most parents would do anything and everything to protect their children from potentially dangerous situations. However, many parents overlook one of the biggest threats to their child’s safety: their home. Looking around your home right now, how childproof do you think it is? Below, we visit some common areas in and around your home, exposing some […]
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