Dear Tar Heels, Carolina’s Virtual Wellness Week is less than two weeks away. Join us March 8–12 for a wellness event designed to help you RESET, REFOCUS, RENEW, RESTART, AND REPAIR. Please take time to enjoy the various opportunities to … Continued

Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer in the United States and the No. 1 killer of women. One in three women will lose their life to heart disease. That’s one woman every 80 seconds. African-American women ages 20 … Continued

Susan Chen and Tina Craven from the School of Medicine’s Office of Graduate Education were some of the first to join the Wellness Champions initiative in August 2019. Since becoming Wellness Champions, Susan and Tina have formed a wellness committee … Continued

Each new year, we may prioritize our health needs differently. As we begin 2021, let’s place a greater focus on mindfulness and overall mental health. Whatever your health goals for this year may be, please remember to prioritize your needs, … Continued

In February 2020, the University Libraries joined the Wellness Champions program in the Department of Work/ Life & Wellness within the Office of Human Resources. The timing nearly coincided with the onset of the pandemic, which presented an immediate set … Continued

This fall, the 22nd Miles for Wellness physical activity challenge, “Walking the Lakeside Trails,” attracted the most UNC-Chapel Hill participation to date. The University had 38 teams successfully complete the challenge, which ran from Sept. 21—Nov. 15. Over the eight-week … Continued

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. Over thirty-million Americans have diabetes, including 3.7 million North Carolinians with either prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. If uncontrolled, it can cause blindness, nerve damage, … Continued

This month there will be three wellness opportunities to engage with GuidanceResources experts in 45-60 minute workshops prepared by psychologists and top adult learning professionals to learn important skills to help you manage stress, stay motivated and improve your mood. … Continued

The Department of Work/Life & Wellness will be recruiting Wellness Champions (Champions) for the 2020-2021 academic year. The mission of the program is to foster a greater culture of health throughout Carolina by engaging and empowering Champions in every school … Continued