As predicted, given the number of people who traveled for Thanksgiving, COVID cases continue to rise, and some hospitals are approaching capacity. Here are important considerations if you are going to the ER.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/what-to-expect-if-you-need-to-go-to-the-hospital/19415480/

With a COVID test positivity rate of 10.2%, North Carolinians are eager to know precisely when vaccinations will be available. Here is what Dr. Mandy Cohen shared in Thursday's press conference.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/current-news-on-covid-vaccine-distribution-plan/19413811/

While many people know they should change their drug plan to save hundreds of dollars, only 13 percent do. Why? It's daunting. Here on instructions on how to do so.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/five-days-left-to-change-your-medicare-drug-plan/19410413/

Expressing thanks and being generous feels good, and while it's always been important at this time of year, this year it may be more so.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/be-grateful/19397715/

COVID cases are surging. The CDC advises families to stay home for Thanksgiving. Here are answers to the most common questions families have.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/preventing-covid-at-thanksgiving/19395982/

We know so much about what dementia looks like from the outside (in terms of behaviors). We are beginning to understand what it feels like from the inside--through the stories of Greg O'Brien, Tracey Lind and others.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/understanding-dementia-from-the-inside/19389609/

It's a good time to do a fall cleaning of your medicine cabinet. Here's what to do with old, unneeded or expired medicines.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/how-to-dispose-of-unused-medications/19382154/

From depression to anxiety, cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, to sleep issues, research tells us the best antidote is physical activity.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/the-best-rx-for-many-chronic-conditions-exercise/19379098/

COVID cases are rising and the flu season is nearly here. This year, it's more important than ever that adults over 65 get vaccinated.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/over-65-get-your-flu-shot/19366256/

Over one-quarter of registered voters in North Carolina have cast their ballots. For seniors who have not, here are details on how to do so while also minimizing exposure to COVID-19. To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/what-seniors-need-to-know-about-early-voting/19344341/