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.

little boy wearing backpack and holding a bag lunch walks toward a school

July 31, 2023

Back-to-School Anxiety: Tips for Kids and Parents

Helping your child prepare for the “unknowns” can help both of you feel more comfortable.

Anxiety, Mental Health, School-Age Children

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Provider, with back to camera, holds stethoscope up to young adolescent boy's chest to listen to his heart.

July 17, 2023

4 Reasons to Schedule a Summer Well Visit for Your Child

Checking in with their doctor is valuable whether your child plays sports or not.

Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health, School-Age Children

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underwater view of a little girl jumping into a pool

July 12, 2023

Do These 5 Things to Keep Kids Safe Around Water

Active adult supervision is critical to avoiding trouble.

Children's Health, Safety

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Boy sits on bicycle, wearing a helmet and sunglasses. He drinks a bottle of water. There is a sun flare in the top right of the photo, indicating a warm, sunny day.

July 11, 2023

3 Ways to Avoid Heat-Related Illness

High temperatures and humidity can be dangerous, especially for at-risk people.

Medical Tips, Safety

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Young woman sits on couch, holding different medicine/vitamin bottles to read the labels

July 7, 2023

Taking a Supplement? Ask These 6 Questions

Your doctor can help you maximize benefits and avoid risk.

Medical Tips, Wellness

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college-aged girl carries a laundry basket out of the trunk of a car while her dad carries a grocery bag

July 5, 2023

Help Your Teen Prepare for Mental Health Challenges at College

Talk openly about mental health and offer your support before school starts.

Adolescents, Kids and Mental Health

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A woman, on a balcony, wears a face mask to protect herself against very dangerous level of air pollution. A thick yellow fog coming from the nearby forest fires can be seen

June 30, 2023

Stay Safe from Summer Smoke and Heat

People with asthma, COPD and heart disease should be especially careful.

Asthma, COPD, Lung Health, Seasonal Allergies

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Male health provider helps a older male patient into a MRI machine

June 26, 2023

Tips for Staying Calm During an MRI or Another Imaging Scan

Knowing what to expect can reduce anxiety.

Anxiety, Medical Tips, Radiology, Stress Management

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woman wearing exercise clothing sits in chair doing a leg exercise

June 23, 2023

4 Strength Training Exercises for People with Osteoarthritis

Exercise can help ease joint pain and stiffness.

Arthritis, Bone and Joint Health, Exercise

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Woman walking in the woods spraying bug spray on her legs.

June 19, 2023

Treating Summer Bug Bites

Here’s what to do when what’s bugging you is biting you.

Children's Health, Family Medicine, Skin Care

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June 16, 2023

What Experts Know About Reducing Breast Cancer Risk

Women can’t control whether they get breast cancer in many cases, but there are steps to take that can improve the odds of avoiding this common disease.

Breast Cancer

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Kids looking out a window at the airport

June 12, 2023

Traveling with Kids? Plan Ahead to Stay Well

Try these pediatrician-approved tips for preventing and fighting illness on the go.

Children's Health, Cold and Flu, Coronavirus

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