Category: Wellness

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February 2, 2018

Help for Providers Who Are Struggling with Burnout

You’re not alone, and we can help. Learn more about how UNC Health Care is taking on physician burnout.

Physicians, Wellness

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January 1, 2018

Starting the New Year with a New Diet? Read This

Just because it’s trending doesn’t mean it’s right for you. Check out the dish on these popular diets.

Nutrition, Wellness

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Santa using a weight machine

December 18, 2017

Forget New Year’s, Santa Is Getting Fit Now

If jolly old St. Nick can do it, anyone can!

Wellness

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Illustration of African-American woman at Thanksgiving table

November 20, 2017

10 Ways to Maintain, Not Gain, This Holiday Season

You can make it to the new year without packing on pounds and still have a great time this holiday season. Here’s how.

Nutrition, Wellness

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Malnutrition Older Adults

March 24, 2017

Poor oral health and food scarcity major contributors to malnutriti...

UNC School of Medicine researchers led a study to determine risk factors associated with malnutrition among older adults receiving care in the emergency department.

Social Justice, Wellness

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March 1, 2017

Starting the conversation to improve diabetes care

In North Carolina, 1 in 10 people have diabetes. That includes a large number of patients at the Open Door Clinic, a free, student-run clinic in Burlington staffed by volunteers from Elon University, Alamance Community College, and the UNC School of Medicine.

Diabetes, Treatment, Wellness

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July 15, 2016

Pokémon Go Safety Tips

Pokémon Go surpassed Candy Crush Saga to become the most popular mobile game of all time with the highest amount of active users ever recorded. Here are some tips to keep in mind while playing:

Wellness

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Closeup of multicolored doughnuts with sprinkles and nuts.

October 13, 2014

Would you eat that doughnut if you knew you had to walk two miles t...

A new study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will examine whether adding the amount of walking it takes to burn off the calories in food items will lead consumers to make healthier choices.

Awards, Health, Research, Studies, Weight Loss, Wellness

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