The holidays can be both a joyful and stressful time of year. Families are on the go, running errands, going shopping and taking road trips to visit relatives and friends. Here are tips for keeping your kids safe during holiday travel. #1 – Everybody needs their own restraint. Make it a rule: everyone buckled, every […]
Among many other community outreach activities this fall, WakeMed provided flu vaccines to homeless and under-served individuals at area shelters as part of the ongoing Homeless Grand Round Lecture Series. Through this series, WakeMed providers offer lectures in local shelters, providing health education to hundreds of our community’s homeless residents. In the evolving world of […]
Toys typically fall into two categories in my mind. Some you look at and inherently know they are dangerous, and then there are others that you just don’t realize are dangerous until the unthinkable happens. 15 Tips to Help Your Children Play Safer Here are some good tips to keep in mind: When you get a […]
Winter weather is here and with it comes some hazards that can cause potential safety hazards.. The following are some tips to help keep you and your family safe. #1 – Prevent falls. Reduce your risk of falling by: wearing proper footwear with good traction taking slower, smaller steps holding onto railings protecting your head, […]
Myth #1 – If I quit smoking, I don’t need lung cancer screening because I’m no longer at risk for lung cancer. Based on research, lung cancer screenings are recommended for current as well as former smokers. Smoking is linked to the vast majority of lung cancer cases. However, according to the American Cancer Society, […]
Tiffany and Thomas Sinodis of Cary were over the moon in February 2017 when they found out they were expecting twins. But just a few months later, in May, Tiffany started experiencing complications that lead to a completely different pregnancy journey than she had planned on. After a series of tests, the OB-GYN physicians at […]
Whether you are indoors or outdoors, own a gym membership or workout at home, or plan to only use the clothes you are wearing, don’t let excuses get in your way. Exercising daily offers a wide range of health benefits, most of which happen inside the body. You don’t have to go at it alone […]
From the 1930s to the 1950s, the mentality around smoking and tobacco use was different with advertising campaigns designed to build up the cigarette as a cultural icon of sophistication. Years later (and after countless scientific research and studies), we know better. Today, we know that there are zero good reasons to smoke. Despite the […]
When it comes to serving a holiday feast or dishing up your plate, there are many choices to be made. Below are some helpful tips for making your holiday delectably healthier while enjoying those traditional family dishes. Turkey Turkey skin is high in saturated fat and calories. Additionally, dark meat turkey contains more fat and […]
*Recipe courtesy of Ellie Krieger for Food Network Magazine Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and contain healthy doses of potassium. Check out this sweet potato casserole recipe for a healthier version of this favorite dish! View a printable version of this recipe. Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole Cook Time: 1 h 15 […]
