Category: Health
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer Screenings
From breast self-exams to mammograms, what tests should you do and when?
Women, Are You Taking Care of Your Health?
Find your age on this timeline to see what checks and screenings you need.
8 Surprising Health Benefits of Gardening
For adults and kids, the health benefits of gardening go beyond eating veggies.
Why Seasonal Allergies in the Triangle Are Worse This Year: A Q&A
Allergist-immunologist Maya Jerath, MD, PhD, is Medical Director of the UNC Allergy and Immunology Clinic and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at UNC, and a member of the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center. Why does pollen make you sneeze? Sneezing is part of an allergic reaction. Approximately 20-25% of the population is allergic…
Health Benefits of Ice Skating
The brisk air on your face and in your lungs. The sense of flying as you glide across the ice. It’s easy to appreciate the sensation of ice skating, but are you aware of its many mental and physical health benefits? Some may surprise you. Ice Skate for Stress Relief Ice skating forces you to…
Stepping Outside with Seasonal Allergies
Are you experiencing constant sneezing, sniffling, stuffiness, or irritated eyes? With proper preparation you can enjoy the great outdoors even if you suffer from seasonal allergies!