February 11, 2021 | Behavioral Medicine, Primary Care, Awareness (Week/Month), Wellness, Family Medicine
If you’re the parent of a teen, you know that change is constant: their favorite fashion, social app, or show might last six weeks, six months, or maybe just six days. These ever-changing likes and dislikes can also include food and eating habits. One day your teen announces they are going vegetarian and the next month they’ve moved on to the paleo diet. This week they’re skipping breakfast and snacking at midnight, but the next they’re craving a big bagel in the morning and a salad at dinner.
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February 5, 2021 | Primary Care, Wellness, Family Medicine
While the Triad area of North Carolina has mild winters compared to many parts of the country, January and February typically bring several episodes of snow, ice, and plunging temperatures. These conditions present a few health hazards. Try these tips to escape the most common injuries and emergencies when we see the wintry weather moving into our area.
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January 11, 2021 | Primary Care, Wellness, Family Medicine
If you’ve reached your 50s, you’ve likely had days where you didn’t feel so young. Noticing a few aches and pains, facing new health concerns, or even watching parents age may be causing you to focus on your own health. Even if you weren’t vigilant about diet and exercise in your 30s and 40s, it’s not too late to take measures that can keep you fit and healthy as you enter your sixth decade of life. Try focusing on these five areas.
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December 11, 2020 | Behavioral Medicine, Primary Care, Wellness, Family Medicine
The surge in coronavirus combined with the onset of shorter days and cold weather means many of us are spending more time indoors. For anyone who suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), less sunlight, a decrease in outdoor time, and ongoing pandemic stress can make depression worse.
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October 27, 2020 | Uncategorized, Primary Care, Wellness, Family Medicine
The sound of a child’s persistent cough coming across the baby monitor or from down the hall during the night can easily put your parental radar on high alert. If you’ve spent a few sleepless hours checking on your little one or wondering if the coughing requires a doctor’s visit, check out this quick guide to children’s cough symptoms and signs that indicate you need to get medical care.
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July 30, 2020 | Behavioral Medicine, Primary Care, Community, Wellness, Family Medicine
Parents in North Carolina are just starting to find out what plans will be for their school district this year and are wondering how they can prepare for it. Whether your school will be implementing virtual learning, in-person learning, or a blend of the two, the health experts at LeBauer HealthCare and Cone Health have some practical guidance for parents as they navigate this new territory.
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July 20, 2020 | Primary Care, Community, Vaccines, Family Medicine
Parents have a lot on their plates right now as they try to protect their children from coronavirus — from possibly becoming a caregiver and teacher 24/7 to learning about health and safety for their family. Understandably, parents have many questions. “Is it safe to take my child to the doctor for a routine wellness visit and vaccinations?” is one of the most common questions right now.
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July 8, 2019 | Primary Care, Family Medicine
By the middle of summer, kids are often repeating the “I’m bored” mantra and easily sliding into a technology daze. Not only is this scenario a recipe for clashes between parents and children, it’s also a situation that leaves children falling far short of needed physical exercise. Try these five creative ideas to get kids of all ages off the couch, out the door, and moving for the remainder of the summer.
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