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.

Two people sitting on a staircase drinking water after exercising.

April 17, 2026

How to Prevent a Stroke

Making lifestyle changes now can help you as you age.

Health, Neurology

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Female patient talks to female provider

April 14, 2026

How to Choose the Best Birth Control for You

There’s an option for your lifestyle and goals.

Women's Health

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Female patient talks to female provider in an exam room

April 9, 2026

What to Expect at Your Well-Woman Exam

Put your mind at ease with this step-by-step guide.

OB-GYN, Women's Health

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Dad hold toddler child as he sits on the toilet

March 18, 2026

5 Potty Training Tips from a Pediatrician

Read this if you and your child are ready to ditch the diapers.

Children's Health, Toddlers and Preschoolers

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Provider speaks to patient with demonstratives of a stomach/intestine model and images of a colon on a computer screen

March 16, 2026

What to Expect at Your Colonoscopy

A step-by-step guide to this important screening.

Colon Health, Digestive Health

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mom and teen son talk at the kitchen table

March 11, 2026

7 Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

The teen years aren’t easy, but parents can listen.

Adolescents, Kids and Mental Health, Mental Health

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Adult patient undergoing an ophthalmologic examination

March 3, 2026

6 Ways to Take Better Care of Your Eyes

Protect your vision with these simple strategies.

Eye Health, Ophthalmology

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Woman laying on couch holding stomach

February 27, 2026

5 Reasons You May Feel Bloated

To solve your discomfort, it’s important to find the cause.

Digestive Health, Gastroenterology

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ovarian cancer symptoms

February 23, 2026

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Ovarian Cancer

This reproductive cancer is difficult to catch early.

Ovarian Cancer

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Physical therapist puts tape on a patient's shoulder

February 6, 2026

Should You Play Through the Pain Like an Olympian?

Elite athletes compete injured, but mere mortals need to take care.

Fitness and Mobility, Orthopedics

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hand reaches to the toilet lever in order to flush the toilet

February 6, 2026

Is My Poop Normal?

A gastroenterologist answers common questions about bowel movements.

Colon Health, Constipation and Diarrhea, Digestive Health, Gastroenterology

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female athlete stands on a balance ball while a personal trainer assists

February 3, 2026

5 Ways to Prevent ACL Injuries in Female Athletes

Strength training and drills can help reduce the risk.

Adolescents, Exercise, Fitness and Mobility

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