by Michelle Rogers, CPT | Feb 28, 2020 | Health & Wellness
As a certified group fitness instructor, one of my biggest joys is welcoming a new person to the class. Typically, they arrive a little nervous and say something like, “I’m not sure if I can do this or not, but I heard it was good so I thought I’d try.” And then at...
by Michelle Rogers, CPT | Feb 14, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Need some motivation to achieve your 2020 fitness goals? Looking for something new to spice up your current routine? Perhaps you might like to try one or more of today’s top fitness trends. Each year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) compiles a list of...
by Kate Hobbs Knutson, MD, MPH | Feb 12, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Health Insurance
Vaping and e-cigarettes were originally supposed to be a lifeline for adult smokers: a safer alternative that might even help them quit tobacco smoking. As it turns out, this promise has fallen far short. Vaping has now been tied to many serious health effects,...
by Anuradha Rao-Patel | Feb 10, 2020 | Health & Wellness
To confirm what you already knew, yes, doctors also get sick. We’re flesh and blood, subject to the same bumps, bruises, and maladies as anybody else. And we contract influenza just like you. “Flu” is a word that gets tossed around pretty casually these days....
by Dr. Larry Wu | Feb 10, 2020 | Health & Wellness
The North Carolina Division of Public Health has established a call line at 1-866-462-3821 to address general questions about coronavirus from the public. In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is...
by Dr. Larry Wu | Feb 1, 2020 | Health & Wellness
With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, it’s time we put an increased focus on truly loving and taking care of your heart. Since February is American Heart Month, now is a great time to get started. Discussing your heart health and...
