Interesting and intriguing articles from your general practitioner and internal medicine doctors at Raleigh Medical Group.
The Best of Diet Intentions January’s nearing an end (already?!). How is everyone doing with those diet and exercise resolutions? What I see more often than not is that many of us have the best intentions and try to change too many things all at one time. The beginning of a new year is a great time […]
As if eating right wasn’t hard enough! Before you pat yourself on the back for having a salad instead of a hamburger, be aware that, when it comes to calories and fat, names can be deceiving. In fact, some foods that sound healthy may actually have more fat and calories than you realize. Take a look at […]
Ladies, has this ever happened to you? One minute you’re feeling warm, and then a thin layer of sweat forms across your forehead. Your face flushes. A minute later, you feel fine. You ask yourself, “Was that a hot flash? At my age?” You may wonder if you are on the brink of menopause. You’re […]
Is “walking in a winter wonderland” not quite your style? Maybe you prefer “dashing through the snow” from December through February? While some opt to head for the gym when temperatures plummet, others prefer to exercise outside for the benefits of fresh air and sunshine. Whether you’re jogging through the neighborhood or shoveling snow in […]
It starts silently, and the symptoms are often easy to overlook. One-third of all adults have diabetes and don’t even realize they have it. This places them at risk for stroke, kidney failure, and even limb amputation. WHAT IS DIABETES? Diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce insulin or the body isn’t able to use […]
Diabetes Management Living a healthy life with type 1 or type 2 diabetes is possible, but it takes a lot of effort and diligence to ensure that you’re making good choices. This is vital to avoid complications associated with these diseases. Following are some questions to help you evaluate how well you’re managing your diabetes. Are You […]
Have you ever heard a coworker comment that they wanted a window office or were stepping outside into the sunlight to “get some vitamin D”? While sun exposure does prompt the body to make this important nutrient, overexposure to the sun can increase skin cancer risk. WHAT IS VITAMIN D AND WHY IS IT […]
Motion sickness can put a damper on even the best vacations. Until now, those suffering from it had to use over-the-counter medication (which can cause drowsiness), travel in the front seat, or reach for the dreaded “bag.” Thanks to researchers at the Imperial College of London, a new device can trick the brain, eliminating motion […]
With August (and the triple-digit heat index) over, flu season may be the last thing on your mind. Stories of flu outbreaks may not fill the newspapers until December or January, but experts advise that the best time to get your flu shot is now. Why? Following are six reasons you should not delay: 1. […]