The winter holidays may be a time for family reunions, gift-giving and office parties, but the season is also accompanied by stress. The holiday rush is a perfect recipe for stress: the frenzied dash to buy that perfect present, fighting holiday traffic, and juggling visits to relatives often creates tension and puts a damper on […]
Maybe you’ve heard the “statistic” that the month of December has more suicides than any other time of year. Perhaps you’ve been warned that depression seems to spike during the holidays. While winter’s shorter days and reduced sunlight can cause problems for those with Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression that tends to occur during winter months), […]
It sounds impossible: Could someone have one of the most common chronic diseases on earth and remain unaware of it? But the truth is, this is the reality for millions of Americans. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and while many think that diabetes is a disease that primarily affects Americans, statistics have shown that diabetes is […]
Since November is Diabetes Awareness Month, here are some helpful tips on how those with diabetes can keep their blood sugar under control. The body uses glucose (sugar) for fuel by using insulin to transform glucose into energy. In type 2 diabetes, the body isn’t able to process glucose because it is first resistant to insulin’s […]
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you may hear a lot about the BRC1 and BRCA2 mutations. A mutation in these genes puts women at a much greater risk of breast cancer. Many women may wonder if they should undergo genetic testing to see if they have this mutation. In fact, the BRCA gene mutation is […]
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (lung cancer is first). There are more than 2 million breast cancer survivors in the United States, and many health care professionals believe this is because more women understand the importance of early cancer detection and regular screening mammograms. While there is a […]
Most of you know someone who has had prostate cancer; 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetimes, and more than two million American men have survived the disease. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to explore four things that put you at risk for prostate cancer. […]
One of the wonderful things about Raleigh is that it’s just a few hours away from the sands of the Carolina coast. Summer just doesn’t seem complete without a trip to the Beaufort waterfront or kayaking along the shores of Roanoke Island. Fortunately, many of our patients are aware of the importance of sunscreen and limiting sun exposure. […]