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Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy all that nature has to offer. From swimming in the ocean to running, the weather can add variety to your summer workout plan. But summer also presents challenges. To avoid conditions like heat exhaustion, your summer workout plans for Raleigh, NC aren’t complete without these […]
Updated: June 2023 First, some good news: millions of Americans with diabetes can manage the disease and live healthy, strong lives. Through diet, exercise, taking insulin, and working with their doctors, they can avoid some of the diseases for which they are at greater risk. The bad news? If not properly managed, Type 2 diabetes, […]
Happy National Nutrition Month! This year’s theme is “personalize your plate.” While most of us need the same basic nutrition input, we all need something a little bit different based on our individual bodies’ needs, exercise routines, health conditions, and health goals. If you’ve met with me already, you know I’m a big fan […]
The temptation of sweet treats and decadent meals strikes first during the fall and winter holidays, but it’s a challenge that can linger through the start of the new year. It’s important to work through these challenges and regroup to support health and wellness. Following a healthy eating plan can dramatically reduce risk of heart attack and […]
“Most of the great leaders in medicine in general have come from internal medicine because of the breadth and depth of its academic and clinical work. It draws the best and brightest.” — David Gremillion, MD, FACP, Fellow of the American College of Physicians Internal medicine doctors are specialists that draw upon centuries of scientific […]
The steady humidity may be perfect for a trip to the beach, but for rigorous exercise? Not so much. We support anyone who completes a daily workout as part of a healthy routine. However, with sweltering temperatures in Raleigh and throughout the Triangle area, you might be wondering, is it safe to exercise in hot weather? The good […]
Eating healthy always matters. We must eat to live and what we eat affects every cell of our body. Many of us may not have the energy to dedicate to an elaborate eating plan right now. With more people eating at home, I want to give you the tips and suggestions to maintain healthy living. I […]
The pandemic has transformed every aspect of our lives. From social distancing to stay-at-home orders, our world has been transformed. While there are a lot of things that are beyond our control, there are a few things that we can do to make a difference. One of those is to stay healthy both physically and […]
As a nation, we’re stressed out. If you’re kept awake at night by anxiety or you’re experiencing stress-related high blood pressure, you’re not alone. As internal medicine doctors, we’ve seen firsthand the toll that stress can take on the body. In fact, 3 out of 4 Americans have experienced at least one stress symptom in […]
Cholesterol isn’t all bad. You’ve probably heard about the difference between good and bad cholesterol. Good cholesterol can go a long way toward reducing your heart attack risk and removing bad cholesterol from your system. Bad cholesterol can cause plaque to build up in your arteries over time. Regular cholesterol testing is very important to […]