What’s been an emotionally-taxing several months for many of us has led to another potentially hazardous health problem – weight gain. Unfortunately, widespread weight gain is becoming all too common after months of unhealthy habits including a lack of physical activity and overeating that can be difficult to avoid amidst the COVID-19 chaos. There are […]
Recently, we sat down with Dr. Tiffany Lowe-Payne to discuss healthy eating habits during what has been, arguably, one of the most stressful times for many of us. Below, Dr. Lowe-Payne answers questions related to the emotional impact of stress on eating habits and why it’s more important now than ever before to establish and […]
The following are some ways to help you take better care of yourself amidst this global pandemic. #1 – Acknowledge what you’re feeling. Give yourself permission to feel whatever emotions come up without judging yourself #2 – Let go what you can’t control. What your neighbor is doing is out of your control, what is […]
Like most hospitals in the region, WakeMed has transitioned to managing COVID-19 as part of our every day ‘new normal.’ Over the past several months, we’ve put screening and testing protocols into place, mandatory mask requirements across all of our locations, significantly expanded the use of personal protective equipment, as well as implemented advanced cleaning […]
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