What to Know About Your Family Health History
Understanding your health risks can empower you to take steps to stay well.
Families, Family Medicine, Genetics
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.
4 Tips for Healthy Knees
Regular movement keeps this joint working well.
Fitness and Mobility, Health
5 Things to Know About Dense Breasts
3D mammography is recommended for women whose breasts contain more dense than fatty tissue.
Breast Cancer
What’s the Connection Between Sleep and Epilepsy?
Good sleep habits are especially important to prevent seizures.
Neurology, Sleep
COVID Vaccines in 2025: What You Need to Know
The process is different this year.
Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines
5 Tips for Supporting Your Child Through a Big Change
Change is stressful for everyone, but it helps build resilience.
Families, Kids and Mental Health
What to Pack for Your Chemotherapy Appointments
These items can make your experience more comfortable.
Cancer, Patient Care
What Is the Female Athlete Triad?
Not getting enough nutrients can affect your game and so much more.
Adolescents, Sports Medicine
What is Occupational Therapy?
When someone asks about your occupation, you probably tell them about your job. But if an occupational therapist asks, they want to know about all of the activities you do during the day—everything from getting dressed and feeding yourself to the work you do and the hobbies you enjoy. “It’s about the way you occupy…
Occupational Therapy
A Parent’s Guide to Puberty
These tips will help you support your child during this transition.
Adolescents, Children's Health
What’s the Deal with Weighted Vests?
A sports medicine physician answers questions about the fitness trend.
Bone and Joint Health, Exercise, Fitness and Mobility
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