Wellness

At UNC Health, we’re dedicated to helping people lead healthier lives. Check out these resources on a variety of topics ranging from heart health and cancer prevention to exercise tips, heart-healthy recipes and more.

Couple in their 50's walk in a park, wearing fitness clothes

August 29, 2025

5 Steps for Better Health in Your 40s and 50s

Take action now to make midlife and beyond happy and healthy.

Exercise, Fitness and Mobility, Injury Prevention, Menopause

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An older woman smiles while talking with her doctor during a checkup.

August 18, 2025

Do You Need a Geriatrician?

Aging brings new health concerns.

Geriatrics, Senior Health

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A smiling nurse measures a young girl’s height during a medical checkup.

August 15, 2025

What Parents Should Know About Growth Charts

Steady growth is more important than a certain number.

Children's Health, Pediatric Medicine

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A woman is having a close and attentive conversation with a teenager, sitting on a couch in a cozy setting by a window.

August 12, 2025

6 Tips for Talking with Your Teen About Risky Behaviors

Keep the lines of communication open—and try to stay calm.

Adolescents, Education, Families

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Adult son talks to his elderly father at the kitchen table

August 7, 2025

5 Tips for Tough Conversations with Aging Parents

Start the conversation about how to help now.

Families, Geriatrics

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A smiling young woman prepares a fresh salad in a bright kitchen, enjoying a moment of healthy well-being.

July 31, 2025

4 Common Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies—And What to Do About Them

Feeling fatigued? It could be lack of these vitamins or minerals.

Nutrition

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Grandfather and grandson playing guitar

July 22, 2025

You’ve Been Diagnosed with an Aortic Aneurysm—Now What?

Careful monitoring by expert physicians is the key to living with an aortic aneurysm.

Health, Heart and Vascular Health

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A perfectly woven spider web with a spider at its center stands out in the foreground, while a blurred person watches from the background in a natural setting.

July 11, 2025

How to Treat Spider Bites

Most spider bites are harmless, but there are exceptions.

Emergency Care, First Aid

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A tired-looking man rubs one eye while holding his glasses, sitting at a desk in an office setting.

July 10, 2025

Why Am I Always So Tired?

Lots of things get in the way of a restful night of sleep.

Sleep, Wellness

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A woman looks visibly fatigued while working on her laptop, with one hand on her forehead and an expression of exhaustion in a home setting.

July 8, 2025

5 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep

There are clues you’re not well-rested.

Family Medicine, Sleep

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Provider, with back to camera, holds stethoscope up to young adolescent boy's chest to listen to his heart.

July 3, 2025

4 Reasons to Schedule a Summer Well Visit for Your Child

Checking in with their doctor is valuable whether your child plays sports or not.

Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health, School-Age Children

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young woman sits in front of a metal cooling fan, eyes closed.

June 26, 2025

5 Health Issues That Can Get Worse in Hot Weather

Drinking more water goes a long way in staying safe in the heat.

Medical Tips, Safety

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