What Is the Female Athlete Triad?
Not getting enough nutrients can affect your game and so much more.
Adolescents, Sports Medicine
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.
What is Occupational Therapy?
When someone asks about your occupation, you probably tell them about your job. But if an occupational therapist asks, they want to know about all of the activities you do during the day—everything from getting dressed and feeding yourself to the work you do and the hobbies you enjoy. “It’s about the way you occupy…
Occupational Therapy
A Parent’s Guide to Puberty
These tips will help you support your child during this transition.
Adolescents, Children's Health
What’s the Deal with Weighted Vests?
A sports medicine physician answers questions about the fitness trend.
Bone and Joint Health, Exercise, Fitness and Mobility
5 Steps for Better Health in Your 40s and 50s
Take action now to make midlife and beyond happy and healthy.
Exercise, Fitness and Mobility, Injury Prevention, Menopause
Do You Need a Geriatrician?
Aging brings new health concerns.
Geriatrics, Senior Health
What Parents Should Know About Growth Charts
Steady growth is more important than a certain number.
Children's Health, Pediatric Medicine
6 Tips for Talking with Your Teen About Risky Behaviors
Keep the lines of communication open—and try to stay calm.
Adolescents, Education, Families
5 Tips for Tough Conversations with Aging Parents
Start the conversation about how to help now.
Families, Geriatrics
4 Common Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies—And What to Do About Them
Feeling fatigued? It could be lack of these vitamins or minerals.
Nutrition
You’ve Been Diagnosed with an Aortic Aneurysm—Now What?
Careful monitoring by expert physicians is the key to living with an aortic aneurysm.
Health, Heart and Vascular Health
How to Treat Spider Bites
Most spider bites are harmless, but there are exceptions.
Emergency Care, First Aid