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.

Woman loads wood into a wood-burning fireplace indoors

January 19, 2024

Winter Indoor Air Quality Could Be Harming Your Health

Take these precautions with heat sources and humidifiers in your home.

Indoor Allergies, Your Care

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Sporty-looking woman looks at the label of a food item in the aisle of a grocery store

January 18, 2024

Processed Foods: Are They Really That Bad for You?

A UNC Health dietitian explains how to make smarter choices at the grocery store.

Nutrition

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Senior woman does water aerobics with foam weights in an indoor pool

January 10, 2024

How to Exercise with Limited Mobility

A personal trainer shares ways to make workouts work for your body.

Exercise, Fitness and Mobility

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Image focused on a man running in place in a fitness class while others in the background do the same movement

January 8, 2024

Checklist: 7 Habits to Have a Healthier Life

A doctor shares tips for feeling better, having more energy and reducing disease risk.

Wellness, Your Care

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woman does a barbell clean while her trainer stands behind, coaching her

January 2, 2024

New to the Gym? Here’s What to Know Before You Go

Get the most out of your fitness center membership with this insider’s guide.

Exercise, Fitness and Mobility, Wellness

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Two women eating and enjoying ice cream cones

January 1, 2024

How to Stop Feeling Guilty About the Food You Eat

UNC Health experts explain why we think of food as good or bad and what we can do about it.

Eating Disorders, Wellness

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mom does a plank on a kitchen floor while playing with her baby

December 28, 2023

The Extraordinary Health Benefits of Exercise

Exercise is good for you, experts agree. Here’s how to get more of it, even if you’re busy.

Exercise, Wellness

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Man listening to music through headphones leans back on couch with hands behind his head, relaxing and enjoying the music

December 22, 2023

Burned Out? How to Improve Emotional Wellness

Refuel your tank so you’ll feel better when times are tough. Try these tips.

Mental Health, Wellness

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Two young adults dance and have fun on an apartment rooftop

December 20, 2023

How to Stay Positive Even When Times Are Tough

Follow these tips to break out of downward spirals, for the good of your health.

Mental Health

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Two young women sit on a city park bench, talking to each other and actively listening.

December 18, 2023

3 Tips to Best Support Someone Who Is Grieving

If you’re experiencing grief and need help, talk to your doctor. Need a doctor? Find one near you.

Grief, Mental Health

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December 13, 2023

3 Reasons Young Kids Should Not Specialize in One Sport

Doing so before adolescence comes with a greater risk of injury and burnout.

Children's Health, School-Age Children, Sports Medicine

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woman wearing a festive reindeer antler headband looks out of the window, a wistful, sad expression on her face

December 4, 2023

4 Tips for Handling Grief During the Holidays

If you’re going through a difficult time, take a gentle approach to the season.

Grief, Mental Health

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