Cary Medical Group

02/26/2026

Did you know…
that cardio exercise is a good way to show your heart some love? As we close out American Heart Month, it’s a good time to check in and make sure you’re doing all you can to keep your heart strong and healthy. Cardio exercise does this by strengthening the heart muscle and increasing lung efficiency, which helps oxygen travel more effectively to the muscles. This increases stamina and decreases the feeling of being “out of breath”. Cardio also boosts metabolism and mood, and can reduce blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and stress.

Cardio exercises get your heart rate up and your blood pumping. Good options include power walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, going up and down stairs, and dancing.

Pick the cardio exercise you find the most fun and don’t forget: 10 minutes counts!

02/20/2026

02/12/2026

Did you know…
stretching for 5-10 minutes per day can have a strong impact on health and wellbeing? Regular stretching can help to increase flexibility in the muscles and range of motion in the joints. It can reduce stiffness, pain, and soreness (especially post-workout soreness) by helping to increase blood circulation. Stretching can have positive benefits on mental health too, like lowering stress and increasing relaxation. It can also improve posture over time and help to reduce risk of injury during daily activities.

A good goal is to stretch at least 3 times per week. Rotate through the large muscle groups; this can be all in the same session or can be spread out across different sessions if time is short. Aim to hold a stretch for 15-30 seconds, going up to 60 seconds if an area is particularly tight. Stretch to the feeling of tension and not pain. Repeat each stretch 3 times.

Feel the difference!

02/06/2026

February is American Heart Month. Wear red today in support of women's heart health!

02/01/2026

****Schedule Update 2/2/26****

Due to the recent inclement weather, Cary Medical Group will be opening at 11 am on Monday 2/2/26. Thank you and stay safe & warm!

01/30/2026

Did you know…
that one pound of muscle burns three times as many calories as one pound of fat? This is one reason why it’s so important to maintain muscle mass as we age: burning more calories helps keep a healthy weight without significant diet changes. The problem is we lose 3-5% of our muscle in each decade from ages 30 to 60. Yikes!

The fix: strength training. This type of exercise has the biggest impact on helping to keep the muscle that we have (or even add a little extra!). Add in weightlifting, resistance bands, and/or body weight exercises at least 2 times per week. It takes 2-4 weeks to feel a difference and 4-8 weeks to see a difference in muscle tone and/or weight changes, depending on your goals and eating plan. Consistency is key, but positive effects happen in just one month!

01/29/2026

We’re welcoming a new endocrinologist!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. John C. Parker, MD, who will begin seeing patients on February 2, 2026.

Dr. Parker is a board-certified endocrinologist with more than 20 years of experience in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. He trained at UNC School of Medicine, completed his residency at the University of Kentucky, and his fellowship at Duke University.

Location:
3700 Barrett Dr., Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27609

Schedule:
Mondays & Tuesdays
Please call 919-782-1806 to schedule an appointment today!
We’re excited to expand our endocrinology services and look forward to caring for you.

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