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.

An adult talking with a young person.

September 3, 2026

How to Help Your Child When They’re Stressed

Even small worries can be stressful.

Children's Health, Mental Health

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An older couple exercising together at home.

September 2, 2026

5 Tips for Maintaining Weight Loss

Nutrition, Primary Care

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Mom helping her son get ready to go back to school.

August 31, 2026

7 Tips for Back-to-School Health

How to help your child have their best year yet.

Children's Health

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boy drinks from water fountain on a sunny day

August 17, 2026

5 Things to Know About Dehydration

Grab a glass of water and read this.

Medical Tips

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A mother talks with her young daughter outside as the child wears a backpack for school.

August 14, 2026

Helping Your Child Adjust to a New School: 5 Tips for Parents

Navigating this change will take time.

Children's Health, Mental Health

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An adult gently checks a baby’s gums for signs of teething.

August 11, 2026

5 Things Parents Should Know About Teething

Read this to better understand this developmental milestone.

Children's Health

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A woman sits on a couch looking thoughtfully out the window.

August 7, 2026

8 Things You Might Not Know About Antidepressants

These medications are commonly used but not always well-understood.

Mental Health

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A woman sits at a table looking stressed while reviewing bills and paperwork.

August 5, 2026

5 Reasons Your Period May Change

You may need your provider’s help to understand some changes.

OB-GYN, Women's Health

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A couple sits on a couch having a serious conversation at home.

August 3, 2026

6 Sex-Drive Killers and What Can Help

Your healthcare provider can help.

OB-GYN, Sexual Health, Women's Health

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close up image of a bee stinging a person's arm

July 29, 2026

What to Do If You’re Stung by a Bee or Wasp

Most stings can be cared for at home.

Allergies, Medical Tips

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woman looks miserable while sitting in an airplane

July 15, 2026

6 Steps to Prevent Motion Sickness

Keep nausea away with these travel tips.

Family Medicine, Medical Tips

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A woman making a healthy smoothie in her kitchen.

June 19, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions about Protein

Read this to understand this important nutrient.

Health, Nutrition

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