
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
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.
Here’s how to avoid the spread of germs and protect others if you get sick.
Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases
Having an eating disorder can make family time a challenge. Try these tips to show kindness to yourself and others.
Eating Disorders
Tips on how to politely decline food from loved ones.
Families, Nutrition
Tips and tricks to stay fit when the temperatures dip.
Fitness and Mobility, Wellness
A new type of immunotherapy could minimize serious allergic reactions.
Allergies, Children's Health, Immunotherapy, Pediatric Medicine
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
Cancer, Health, Lymphatic System, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Services (OT and PT)
It may be most common in small children, but that doesn’t mean you’re immune.
Children's Health, Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Medicine
New research shows that pairing normal- to high-calorie meals with exercise can help keep bones strong.
Bone and Joint Health, Exercise
A UNC expert discusses the importance of advance care planning.
Advance Care Planning
A UNC expert discusses male fertility and the importance of a doctor’s evaluation.
Fertility, Men's Health
Not only is swimming fun, it’s great exercise, too.
Fitness and Mobility