@nchealthnews.bsky.social recently featured the PSUD Network, created through collaboration among 5 state programs. ⭐️ NCHN spoke with Dr. Elisabeth Johnson, Division Director of UNC Horizons, about its impact. UNC Horizons is the oldest of the 5.

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In middle age, many factors can interfere with your ability to get a good night’s sleep. Hormonal changes are one common cause of sleep problems. Here are some tips to help you improve your sleep from #UNCHealthTalk. #health

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension. You can take action to reduce your blood pressure and related health risks. Start here. #UNCHealthTalk #health

A primary care provider helps with illness, injury, and preventive care, building a trusted partnership. Here's how to find the right one for you. #UNCHealthTalk

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Strength training is not about the size of your muscles (bodybuilding workouts are more focused on muscle mass) but rather about improving your overall strength and capability with body weight, resistance bands, free weights or machines. Learn more from #UNCHealthTalk!

A healthy, well-balanced diet has lots of benefits, from improving the way you feel on a daily basis to reducing your risk for chronic disease, but instead of trying to make drastic changes, you can start to reap rewards with small, manageable steps. Here's what to know! #UNCHealthTalk

You know you can count on your primary care provider when it’s time for your annual physical or when you’re sick with the flu. But what about other concerns? Here are a few other conditions that you should consider discussing with your primary care provider. #UNCHealthTalk #PCP #primarycare

If you struggle with the colder temperatures and shorter days of winter, you’re not alone. UNC Health psychiatrist Megan Pruette, MD, explains what you need to know about seasonal affective disorder, or #SAD. #UNCHealthTalk

Parents are often perplexed by child sleep problems. Why aren’t they tired? What I wouldn’t give to go to sleep right now!
UNC Health pediatric neurologist Zheng (Jane) Fan, MD, offers troubleshooting tips for four common scenarios. #UNCHealthTalk #parents

Helping your child make friends can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. UNC Health's Lindsey Atkins shares expert insights on nurturing your child's social skills. #parents www.wral.com/lifestyle/he...

More than 66,000 people are diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas each year. We share our #UNCHealthTalk article on pancreatic cancer as a part of #PancreaticCancer Awareness Month.
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In the United States, about 1 in 5 people have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, which is characterized by acid reflux and heartburn.
If you're one of them, here's what you need to know. #GERDAwarenessMonth healthtalk.unchealthcare.org/your-burning...

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