Five Numbers You Need to Know to Stay Healthy
Your provider can help you get a grasp on these crucial health markers.
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.
How to Stay Safe in Blazing Heat
The very high temperatures we’re having this week can be dangerous, but heat-related illness is preventable.
Recipe: Grilled Banana Split
Finish your summer meal with this grilled dessert.
The No-Scalpel Vasectomy: Podcast Episode 3
Matt Coward, MD, urologist and assistant professor in the UNC School of Medicine doesn’t use a scalpel–or any needles–when he performs vasectomies. For couples and individual men who don’t want kids (or any more kids), the no-needle, no-scalpel vasectomy is a popular option. But why? How effective is this seemingly simple procedure? How permanent is…
Rethinking Summer Break
Use summer vacation to shape your child’s long-term health.
Could It Be Your Thyroid?
A lot of people have thyroid problems and don’t know it. If you’re tired all the time or gaining weight, you could be one of them.
Will This New Drug Mean Relief for Migraine Sufferers?
Neurologist Gary Jay, MD, answers questions about the newly approved medication to prevent migraines.
Pelvic Pain Physical Therapy, Demystified
Pelvic floor problems can lead to problems going to the bathroom and enjoying sex, but physical therapy can help.
Help Your Son Develop Healthy Coping Skills
Teaching Boys It’s OK to Cry.
Adolescent Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Pediatric Medicine
Jet Lag: How it Works and How to Deal
Crossing time zones confuses your body, but you can take some steps to mitigate the effects.
Recipe: Grilled Veggie Dip
If you’re looking for a fun and healthy summer snack, you’ve got to try this grilled veggie dip.
Joint Replacement Has Changed: Is It Right For You?
Today’s advanced prosthetics last longer, and younger patients are taking advantage.