Health Trackers Provide Lots of Information with Marginal Benefit
Wearable devices can satisfy our curiosity but might tell healthy people more than they need to know.
Devices, Fitness and Mobility, Health
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.
Kidney Transplants Saved Her Life — Twice
A patient shares her story about the gift of organ donation.
Hepatology, Organ Donation, Transplants
Is Vaping Better Than Smoking?
E-cigarettes could be an effective way to quit smoking, but they’re still fraught with health risks.
Addiction, Lung Health, Tobacco
How Long Should I Expect to Wait for Care in the Emergency Department?
Emergency department doctors treat the sickest patients first.
Health
9 Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Survivors
Yoga can improve fatigue, decrease stress and encourage mindfulness.
Cancer, Health, Wellness
3 Things Young Athletes Need to Know About Protein
Eating a healthy, balanced diet may boost athletic performance.
Fitness and Mobility, Nutrition
3 Things Not to Say to a Caregiver
If you want to show your support, try these ideas instead.
Caregivers
Grief: An Experience We Share That’s Different for Everyone
Losing a loved one is painful; understanding the variability of grief experiences may help.
Grief, Mental Health
After Years of Mysterious Symptoms, a Life-Changing Diagnosis
Pituitary tumors are rare, and symptoms can mimic other conditions.
Neurosurgery, Patient Stories
Walk to Build Strength and Endurance—One Step at a Time
Reduce stress and improve flexibility by starting a walking routine.
Fitness and Mobility, Wellness
How an Intense Jet of Water Can Relieve an Enlarged Prostate
Aquablation may lessen side effects and recovery time for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Men's Health, Urology
Don’t Stop Moving Because You Have COPD
Exercising with supplemental oxygen is important but may require some flexibility and creativity.
COPD, Lung Health, Pulmonology