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.

close-up view of a mosquito on a child's arm

July 24, 2024

How to Choose the Best Bug Repellent for Your Kids

Protect against bites with safe and effective products.

Children's Health, Families, Medical Tips

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Three teenangers lean against a railing in front of a school, all looking at their smart phones.

July 17, 2024

Tips for Parents: Teen Mental Health and Social Media

Discover how social media affects teens and learn ways parents can help.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health

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young teenage boy sits on a couch, talking to a therapist

July 15, 2024

5 Ways to Support Your Child in Therapy

Parents can help treatment with these therapist-provided tips.

Kids and Mental Health, Mental Health

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Two people running in an urban setting.

July 12, 2024

7 Safety Tips for Runners

Keep these guidelines in mind as you lace up your sneakers.

Exercise, Fitness and Mobility, Wellness

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Two women each drink green smoothies from a glass.

July 3, 2024

4 Reasons Fad Diets Aren’t Good for Your Health

Here’s what to consider before trying that trendy new eating plan.

Nutrition, Weight Loss

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Mom pours milk into a cereal bowl for your young song, while another young son eats his cereal next to her

July 1, 2024

Yes, You Should Eat Breakfast. Here’s the Best Type

Your first meal of the day provides physical and mental benefits. Try these tips.

Nutrition, Wellness

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Mom and young daughter working on decorating a bird house together

June 24, 2024

5 Ways to a Healthy, Happy Summer for Your Kids

Use summer vacation to shape your child’s long-term health.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Families

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Man rubs his eyes under his glasses and yawns as he sits at a desk in front of a computer

June 19, 2024

Maximize Your Sleep: Essential Tips for Shift Workers

Struggling to adjust to the night shift? Here’s what you can do.

Medical Tips, Sleep

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Man in middle age with graying beard talks to provider

June 18, 2024

Men’s Health: Doctor Visits to Have Through the Years

Here’s your guide to a healthier life, decade by decade.

Men's Health, Primary Care

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young man sits in medical chair, donating blood

June 6, 2024

There is a constant need for this part of your blood. Here’s what you should know.

Blood donation, Community, Volunteering

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two children play in the shallow tides at the beach while their parents watch in the background

June 5, 2024

Beach Safety Tips: 5 Ways to Protect Your Kids

A pediatrician explains what you need to know about the surf, sun and sand.

Children's Health, Families, Safety

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Family of mom, dad, and two girls make breakfast in their kitchen

May 31, 2024

Tips to Support the Mothers in Your Life Year-Round

You don’t have to wait for Mother’s Day to appreciate moms and mother figures.

Community, Maternal Health, Women's Health

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