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.

anonymous male figure placing a piece of paper in a ballot box

August 19, 2024

4 Tips for Dealing with Election Stress

Keeping your cool during campaigns is important to your health.

Mental Health, Stress Management

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elementary-aged girl makes a fruit smoothie in a blender while wearing headphones

August 5, 2024

3 Ways to Keep Your Child Healthy This School Year

Simple steps can help ward off illnesses and keep your child thriving.

Children's Health, Cold and Flu, School-Age Children

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Dad reads a book to his two boys as they are all snuggled in bed

July 31, 2024

4 Sleep Tips for Back to School

Bedtimes are often relaxed during summer vacation, but it’s time to get back on schedule.

Adolescents, Children's Health, School-Age Children

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close-up view of a mosquito on a child's arm

July 24, 2024

How to Choose the Best Bug Repellent for Your Kids

Protect against bites with safe and effective products.

Children's Health, Families, Medical Tips

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Three teenangers lean against a railing in front of a school, all looking at their smart phones.

July 17, 2024

Tips for Parents: Teen Mental Health and Social Media

Discover how social media affects teens and learn ways parents can help.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health

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young teenage boy sits on a couch, talking to a therapist

July 15, 2024

5 Ways to Support Your Child in Therapy

Parents can help treatment with these therapist-provided tips.

Kids and Mental Health, Mental Health

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Two people running in an urban setting.

July 12, 2024

7 Safety Tips for Runners

Keep these guidelines in mind as you lace up your sneakers.

Exercise, Fitness and Mobility, Wellness

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Two women each drink green smoothies from a glass.

July 3, 2024

4 Reasons Fad Diets Aren’t Good for Your Health

Here’s what to consider before trying that trendy new eating plan.

Nutrition, Weight Loss

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Mom pours milk into a cereal bowl for your young song, while another young son eats his cereal next to her

July 1, 2024

Yes, You Should Eat Breakfast. Here’s the Best Type

Your first meal of the day provides physical and mental benefits. Try these tips.

Nutrition, Wellness

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Mom and young daughter working on decorating a bird house together

June 24, 2024

5 Ways to a Healthy, Happy Summer for Your Kids

Here are pediatrician-approved ideas to stay active and engaged over the summer.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Families

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Man rubs his eyes under his glasses and yawns as he sits at a desk in front of a computer

June 19, 2024

Maximize Your Sleep: Essential Tips for Shift Workers

Struggling to adjust to the night shift? Here’s what you can do.

Medical Tips, Sleep

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Man in middle age with graying beard talks to provider

June 18, 2024

Men’s Health: Doctor Visits to Have Through the Years

Here’s your guide to a healthier life, decade by decade.

Men's Health, Primary Care

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