Running is a great form of exercise, but it’s important to keep safety in mind. One of our physicians who is a longtime runner shares what she’s learned.
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A parent’s support is crucial all the time but especially when your child is in mental health treatment. Support your child with these 5 therapist-approved tips.
5 Ways to Support Your Child in Therapy | UNC Health Talk
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Headed to the beach with your children soon? Have fun without sacrificing their safety using these 5 tips.
Beach Safety Tips: 5 Ways to Protect Your Kids | UNC Health Talk
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Are you struggling to keep your kids entertained and healthy during the long summer days? Keep your child's mind and body active with these 5 tips.
5 Ways to a Healthy, Happy Summer for Your Kids | UNC Health Talk
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When you're feeling ill, your specific symptoms determine whether you should call 911, go to the ER, or consider urgent care. Kevin Biese, director of the division of geriatric emergency medicine at the UNC School of Medicine, breaks down the urgency of various symptoms: https://ow.ly/znxC50SCA6R
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UNC Health will serve as the official host for this year's annual Healthcare Data and Analytics Association conference! Join us from Sept. 16-19, at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Discounted early bird registration is open now!
Register today for HDAA 2024 in North Carolina!
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Doctors warn that splashing water isn't enough to cool an infant in extreme heat. It's best to move the child indoors to an air-conditioned space to cool down. "They produce more heat, and their temperature rises faster," pediatric emergency doctor Daniel Park, MD says. "They also hold more heat and sweat at a lower rate than adults."
Splashing won't do: Doctors warn infants need air conditioning during heatwaves
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Patients who stop weight-loss medication commonly re-gain a significant amount of weight. Dr. Jennifer McCauley with UNC Health Weight Management says long-term treatment of obesity requires a multifaceted approach, including behavioral work.
Unboxing weight-loss meds: Keeping pounds off long-term after stopping medication
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UNC Health’s clinics and physician practices are open and patients should plan to keep all scheduled appointments. In the event of any schedule changes, we will contact affected patients. https://www.unchealth.org/
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Many people don’t realize that extracting and donating the nutrient-rich blood from an umbilical cord can save someone else’s life, as it did for 1-year-old Cole Baranowski. He is now 3 years old! Learn more about his story here: https://lnkd.in/eREQK9kY #CordBloodAwarenessMonth
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