All About Bullies, Bystanders, & Targets

Story by Nancy Driscoll, a psychologist with Triangle Psychological Services in Cary. Photo by 24students.

Cary, NC – With the start of a new school year comes new bus rides, classes friendships and unfortunately conflicts like teasing and bullying. Here’s a guide to taking action. Read more

Walk Celebrates a Message of Inclusiveness

Cary, NC – On Saturday, September 22, Kids Together will celebrate every child’s right to be included in play with a Walk for Inclusiveness at Kids Together Playground in Marla Dorrel Park.  Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:00 a.m.  Games, activities and an awards ceremony will conclude by noon. Read more

3 Tips for Fall Fitness

Story by Troy Rininger, Manager of Fitness Together-Cary. Photo by Esben Bøg Jensen.

Cary, NC –  To help you get back into your fitness groove this fall, here are  3 Tips for re-activating your exercise routine. Read more

Flu Shots: Myths and Reality

Story by Ouita Davis Gatton, staff pharmacist for Kroger in Apex, NC

Apex, NC – “Why should I get the flu shot?” people ask. “I never get sick.” To which I respond, “Do people around you have the flu?” They say yes, and I tell them, “You could unknowingly be transmitting the virus to them. If you are vaccinated that is highly unlikely.” Read more

Waves of Change: The Business of De-Stressing

Story and photo by Lindsey Chester.

Morrisville, NC – A few weeks ago, we got a new advertiser. It was a business that specializes in hypnosis. I had to find out what this was all about. Turns out, it’s a serious form of relaxation therapy, with just a little bit of magic rolled in. Read more

Your Health: How Does Divorce Affect Children?

Story by Kat North, LPA with 3-C Family Services, P.A. in Cary. Photo by Lindsay Lennox.

Cary, NC – Whatever you may think or believe, divorce changes families. How these changes affect children in the short-term and over time is dependent upon several parent behaviors. Read more

Morrisville Wellness Day this Wednesday

Morrisville, NC – The Morrisville Chamber, along with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Rex UNC Healthcare, Duke Realty and Fujifilm are sponsoring a mammouth Wellness Day on Wednesday. Read more

Sports: Top 4 Ways to Tell “Sore” from “Injured”

Story by Dr Mark Galland, team physician and orthopaedic consultant to the Carolina Mudcats.

Cary, NC – For many students, the first week in August marks the end of summer and the return to the school practice field. With practice and conditioning kicking off in the summer heat, the risk of injury significantly increases, especially if you are not cautious. Here are the Top 4 signals to help you tell if it’s “sore” or “injured.”  Read more

Raising a Strong Girl

Story by Emily N. Roberts, MA, LPC, therapist at Triangle Psychological Services in Cary. Photo by Raymond Larose.

Cary, N.C. – There are certain characteristics that every parent wants to see in their daughter, from doing well in school to having good friends.  Parents desire for their daughters to be confident and well-adjusted.  Unfortunately this is not something that happens overnight.   Read more

The Last Childhood: A Family Story of Alzheimer’s

Story by Hal Goodtree, photo by Olsen.

Cary, NC – Carrie Knowles, best known as the Executive Director of the Cary Cross Currents Music Festival, recently released a Kindle edition of her well-regarded book The Last Childhood: A Family Story of Alzheimer’s. It’s risen to #11 on the Kindle Best Sellers list under caregiving. Read more