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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.

Young woman sits on couch, holding different medicine/vitamin bottles to read the labels

July 7, 2023

Taking a Supplement? Ask These 6 Questions

Your doctor can help you maximize benefits and avoid risk.

Medical Tips, Wellness

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college-aged girl carries a laundry basket out of the trunk of a car while her dad carries a grocery bag

July 5, 2023

Help Your Teen Prepare for Mental Health Challenges at College

Talk openly about mental health and offer your support before school starts.

Adolescents, Kids and Mental Health

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A woman, on a balcony, wears a face mask to protect herself against very dangerous level of air pollution. A thick yellow fog coming from the nearby forest fires can be seen

June 30, 2023

Stay Safe from Summer Smoke and Heat

People with asthma, COPD and heart disease should be especially careful.

Asthma, COPD, Lung Health, Seasonal Allergies

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Male health provider helps a older male patient into a MRI machine

June 26, 2023

Tips for Staying Calm During an MRI or Another Imaging Scan

Knowing what to expect can reduce anxiety.

Anxiety, Medical Tips, Radiology, Stress Management

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woman wearing exercise clothing sits in chair doing a leg exercise

June 23, 2023

4 Strength Training Exercises for People with Osteoarthritis

Exercise can help ease joint pain and stiffness.

Arthritis, Bone and Joint Health, Exercise

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Woman walking in the woods spraying bug spray on her legs.

June 19, 2023

Treating Summer Bug Bites

Here’s what to do when what’s bugging you is biting you.

Children's Health, Family Medicine, Skin Care

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June 16, 2023

What Experts Know About Reducing Breast Cancer Risk

Women can’t control whether they get breast cancer in many cases, but there are steps to take that can improve the odds of avoiding this common disease.

Breast Cancer

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Kids looking out a window at the airport

June 12, 2023

Traveling with Kids? Plan Ahead to Stay Well

Try these pediatrician-approved tips for preventing and fighting illness on the go.

Children's Health, Cold and Flu, Coronavirus

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Two hikers in the woods, one hiker touches the knee of the other, presumably injured, hiker, who is sitting on the ground

June 7, 2023

How to Build a Summer First-Aid Kit

Follow this checklist to respond to common summer ailments.

Family Medicine, Your Care

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Grandma and aunt hold newborn baby while talking to the new mom

June 2, 2023

Make Sure Your Vaccinations Are Up to Date Before Meeting a Newborn

Simple shots can help you protect a baby from whooping cough, flu and COVID-19.

Babies, Maternal Health, Vaccines

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Grandfather and grandson smile while eating popsicles; grandson is sitting on edge of a pool, grandfather is in the pool.

May 26, 2023

7 Tips to Stay Hydrated Outdoors

Planning ahead is key to avoid dehydration.

Nutrition, Wellness, Your Care

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overhead shot of an athletic woman checking her smart watch in the swim lane of a pool

May 17, 2023

How to Cut Back on Your Daily Meds (But Talk to Your Doctor First)

Lifestyle changes may reduce your need for some drugs.

Medication, Your Care

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