Simple Steps to Reduce Your Flu Risk
Here’s how to avoid the spread of germs and protect others if you get sick.
Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases
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.
Managing the Holidays When You Struggle with Food
Having an eating disorder can make family time a challenge. Try these tips to show kindness to yourself and others.
Eating Disorders
Avoiding Food Pressure This Holiday Season
Tips on how to politely decline food from loved ones.
Families, Nutrition
Winter-Proof Your Workout
Tips and tricks to stay fit when the temperatures dip.
Fitness and Mobility, Wellness
Can This Treatment Cure a Peanut Allergy?
A new type of immunotherapy could minimize serious allergic reactions.
Allergies, Children's Health, Immunotherapy, Pediatric Medicine
How to Talk to Your Teen About Unhealthy Behaviors
Around age 11, children experience a major growth of neurons, or brain cells, that shifts which parts of the brain dominate behavior and decision-making. At this time, the prefrontal cortex, which controls behavior and decision-making, is growing but not yet mature, while the limbic system, which controls fear and pleasure, is becoming the most active…
Adolescents, Children's Health
Post-Cancer Rehab: Easing Back into Daily Life After Cancer
Cancer, Health, Lymphatic System, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Services (OT and PT)
What You Need to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
It may be most common in small children, but that doesn’t mean you’re immune.
Children's Health, Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Medicine
Exercising While Restricting Calories Could Be Bad for Bone Health
New research shows that pairing normal- to high-calorie meals with exercise can help keep bones strong.
Bone and Joint Health, Exercise
Plan Ahead for Health Care Emergencies
A UNC expert discusses the importance of advance care planning.
Advance Care Planning
What Causes Male Infertility?
A UNC expert discusses male fertility and the importance of a doctor’s evaluation.
Fertility, Men's Health
Make a Splash with Water-Based Exercise
Not only is swimming fun, it’s great exercise, too.
Fitness and Mobility