Category: Health

mom holding child on airplane

June 6, 2022

Be Prepared if Your Child Gets Sick on Vacation

Parents can keep their kids healthy and keep travel fun with these tips.

Children's Health, Health

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The Roth family

May 19, 2022

Preeclampsia Makes You More Likely to Have Heart Disease and Diabet...

If you’ve had preeclampsia, it’s imperative you closely monitor your cardiovascular health.

Cardiology, Health, Maternal Health

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Woman using exercise tracking app on smartphone

April 22, 2022

Health Trackers Provide Lots of Information with Marginal Benefit

Wearable devices can satisfy our curiosity but might tell healthy people more than they need to know.

Devices, Fitness and Mobility, Health

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Front of an emergency department

April 15, 2022

How Long Should I Expect to Wait for Care in the Emergency Department?

Emergency department doctors treat the sickest patients first.

Health

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Woman practicing yoga.

April 14, 2022

9 Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Survivors

Yoga can improve fatigue, decrease stress and encourage mindfulness.

Cancer, Health, Wellness

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Over the shoulder shot of young woman using mobile app to track nutrition and count calories with smartphone while eating breakfast.

January 26, 2022

4 Ways to Understand BMI

The height-weight calculation is useful but doesn’t tell the whole story.

Health, Primary Care

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A delicious bowl of chicken noodle soup.

November 16, 2020

Four Natural Ways to Treat Cold Symptoms

Try these home remedies next time you catch a cold.

Health

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illustration of woman wearing pink face mask

April 29, 2020

COVID-19 and Masks: What You Need to Know

We’ve got answers to common questions about cloth face masks and coverings.

Health

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A photograph of jars with pickled vegetables.

February 26, 2020

4 Reasons to Eat Fermented Food

Fermented foods are easy to incorporate into your diet and help keep you healthy.

Health, Nutrition

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A photograph of a jar of pickles.

February 26, 2020

3 Delicious Ways to Eat More Fermented Foods

Fermented foods are good for your gut health, and good for your taste buds.

Health, Nutrition, Recipes

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A photograph of a woman packing a first aid kit with medicine.

December 16, 2019

Prepare for Sick Kids While Traveling

A UNC expert offers tips for planning ahead for illness on the road.

Children's Health, Health

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November 6, 2019

Post-Cancer Rehab: Easing Back into Daily Life After Cancer

Six common side effects of cancer treatment and what you can do about them.

Cancer, Health, Lymphatic System, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Services (OT and PT)

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