Get Your Teen Moving
Parents may have more success if they are active themselves.
Health & Wellness
At UNC Health Care, 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.
Prepare for a Healthier School Year
First homework assignment: Rest, eat nutritious foods and wash hands frequently.
3 Ways to Prioritize Sleep
Getting enough sleep is vital for our mental and physical health.
10 Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Lifestyle changes can help you prevent heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans.
COVID-19 Now: 4 Things You Need to Know
Learn how to protect yourself from the BA.5 COVID-19 subvariant.
4 Things Every Woman Should Know About Heart Health
Women can take steps to prevent heart disease by practicing healthy lifestyle habits.
10-Year-Old Boy with Juvenile Arthritis Is Living His Baseball Dreams
Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints.
Arthritis, Children's Health, Chronic Illness, Health, Rheumatology
How Your Primary Care Physician and Specialists Work Together
Your primary care physician is home base even when you need to see a specialist.
Do You Have to Worry About Monkeypox? 7 Questions and Answers
An infectious diseases expert says a widespread outbreak is not going to happen.
Can You Increase Your Metabolism?
Metabolic rate determines how much food your body needs to thrive.
Cancer Patients: Know When to Call Your Healthcare Team for Help
Infections and illnesses can be more severe in people with cancer.
Umbilical Cord Blood Donation Saved 1-Year-Old Boy’s Life
Donating your baby’s umbilical cord blood is free and simple.
Cancer, Children's Health, Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, UNC Children's