It can be surprising, the little changes that upset your young child—a sandwich cut in a different way or a trip to an unfamiliar playground, perhaps. So when you know there’s a big change on the way—a new baby, a move or a divorce, for example—you may be especially concerned about how your child will… The post 5 Tips for Supporting Your Child Through a Big Change first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
If you care for an older adult, it’s important to know about delirium. This condition is marked by sudden changes in a person’s ability to pay attention or respond coherently, and it requires immediate attention. “Delirium is an acute medical emergency,” says UNC Health pulmonologist and geriatrician C. Adrian Austin, MD. “It’s a sign that… The post How to Recognize Delirium first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
It’s normal to be overwhelmed when you learn that you’ll have chemotherapy as part of your cancer treatment. And it can be difficult to know exactly what to expect, because everyone’s experience of chemotherapy will be different. “That’s when it’s important to talk to your care team—your provider or your navigator,” says Catina Mitchell, administrative… The post What to Pack for Your Chemotherapy Appointments first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
The “female athlete triad” sounds like an Olympic event, but it’s actually a sort of syndrome in which female athletes don’t get enough calories and nutrients to fuel their bodies. This deficiency isn’t just bad for their performance in sports; it can affect how their bones form and whether they get pregnant someday. The triad… The post What Is the Female Athlete Triad? first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
There’s a small part of your brain, the cerebellum, that makes it possible for you to speak, walk, write, feed yourself and learn to play a musical instrument. When the cerebellum gets damaged, you lose control of those movements, resulting in a condition called ataxia. Ataxia can make a person look intoxicated. They may be… The post What is Ataxia? first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
When someone asks about your occupation, you probably tell them about your job. But if an occupational therapist asks, they want to know about all of the activities you do during the day—everything from getting dressed and feeding yourself to the work you do and the hobbies you enjoy. “It’s about the way you occupy… The post What is Occupational Therapy? first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
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Your pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, is only about the size of a pea, but it does critical work. “It’s the master hormone gland,” says UNC Health neurosurgeon John Engler, MD. “The pituitary gland controls production of growth hormones, sex hormones and steroid hormones. It produces lactation hormones for breastfeeding and… The post What is a Pituitary Tumor? first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
Puberty can be hard on the kid going through it and the parent trying to help them. Your child is going through physical changes that can be awkward and embarrassing. As a parent, you may struggle with your child’s mood swings and wonder how you can help when they seem to be pulling away. Take… The post A Parent’s Guide to Puberty first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
When you learn you have diabetes, your to-do list can feel a lot longer. You might be exercising more often, making changes to your diet, starting a new medication or learning about monitoring your blood sugar. Though it might feel overwhelming, there’s another thing you should add to your list: Get an eye exam. While… The post What People with Diabetes Need to Know About Vision Loss first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
Social media is full of posts from fitness influencers claiming that weighted vests will help you get stronger and reduce the bone loss that comes with age. That sounds good, but is it just another workout gimmick designed to take your money? We asked UNC Health sports medicine physician Michael Seifert, MD, whether weighted vests… The post What’s the Deal with Weighted Vests? first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
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When we think of epidemics, we might have in mind widespread infectious diseases such as measles or polio. But the U.S. surgeon general says our nation is gripped by another epidemic, in the form of loneliness and isolation, which is having significant consequences to us as individuals and as a society.| UNC Health Talk
