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.

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October 25, 2024

4 Tips for Keeping Trick-or-Treaters Safe

Take some precautions so you can avoid a real scare, like a trip to the emergency room.

Children's Health, School-Age Children

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young 20-something woman shops in the produce aisle of the grocery store

October 23, 2024

What Young People Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer

Rates are on the rise for people younger than 55.

Colorectal Cancer

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Group of young children run together on a soccer field with ball in the air, cheering

October 18, 2024

Five Tips for Avoiding Youth Sports Injuries

A physical therapist offers advice for parents.

Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine

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October 16, 2024

Toe on Fire: What You Need to Know About Gout

A gout flare may seem temporary, but you need long-term management.

Rheumatology

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Little boy dressed up as cowboy with his mom standing behind him

October 14, 2024

3 Ways to Calm Halloween Nerves

Some children embrace spooky season; others may need some help.

Autism, Kids and Mental Health

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Father and young daughter hug

October 11, 2024

6 Ways to Help Children After a Hurricane

Storms cause a lot of big emotions, for you and your kids.

Kids and Mental Health

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Man looking at his smartphone (smart watch on his arm) as he views a heart rate-tracking app

October 7, 2024

Heart Condition? Your Watch Might Be Stressing You Out

Constant alerts about heart rate are not for everyone.

Heart and Vascular Health, Your Care

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elementary-aged boy sits on school bus in a seat by himself, looking out of the window

September 13, 2024

Do These 4 Things If Your Kid ‘Hates’ School

Stay open and use school resources to help your child.

Kids and Mental Health, School-Age Children

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Woman in her mid-fifties holds up her sleeve proudly to show a bandage covering a flu shot injection site

September 11, 2024

The Truth About Flu Shots

The flu vaccine can prevent severe illness.

Cold and Flu

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A young woman holds her hand, which is covered with a patch or adhesive bandage after vaccination or injection of medication.

September 3, 2024

3 Reasons to Get a Flu Shot This Year

The flu vaccine is a simple way to avoid severe illness.

Cold and Flu, Vaccines

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A mom puts sunscreen on her son's face while they stand at the beach

August 27, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Sunscreen

A UNC Health dermatologist demystifies the sunscreen aisle.

Medical Tips, Skin Care

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Mom, dad, and son play soccer with a golden retriever in a front yard with a house in the background

August 21, 2024

4 Ways Your Pet Helps Your Health

The countless benefits to pet ownership include improved physical, mental and emotional health.

Families, Fitness and Mobility, Mental Health, Pets

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