Healthy Lifestyle
Discover new ways to improve your overall health and well-being with tips on nutrition, exercise and building healthy habits. There are a lot of benefits to an active, healthy lifestyle, from preventing disease to reducing stress.
8 ways to stick with exercise and a healthy diet at home
Do you find yourself ditching healthy habits when you’re at home, even if you didn’t intend to? Here's how to stay on track.
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle
Six mask myths debunked
Do cloth face coverings even work? And can they make you sick? We break down your questions and common myths that have arisen about face coverings during COVID-19.
6 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus
Preparing for Tropical Storm Isaias
It's hurricane season. Find out how to get early prescription refills so you're prepared if a storm hits.
1 min read | Healthy Lifestyle
5 cool hikes for one hot North Carolina summer
It's another hot North Carolina summer. Here are a few hikes that offer shade, swimming holes, or other protection from the 100 degree heat.
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC
How to make delicious Carolina Pulled Pork in a slow cooker
It's July in North Carolina, and that means barbecue season. Try this easy pulled pork recipe for family meals or socially distant get-togethers outdoors.
3 min read | Healthy Lifestyle
A Timeline of COVID-19 Symptoms
From initial symptoms to recovery, this timeline can help you know what to expect if you test positive for COVID-19.
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus
Local chef feeds 3,000 people every week amid COVID-19
When the coronavirus hit, one North Carolina chef started cooking thousands of healthy meals for people in need.
4 min read | Community Health, Coronavirus, Investments, Public Health Challenges
100 screen-free ways to keep kids active this summer
With summer camps and sports on hold this summer due to COVID-19, your kids might be looking for some fun new activities. Here are some ideas to keep the kids active this summer.
4 min read | Uncategorized, Healthy Lifestyle
Paddling: social distancing and serenity in one
If you're in search of an outdoor activity that's safe during the coronavirus, paddling might be for you. You can remain socially distant while enjoying the outdoors.
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus, Explore NC
Need some mountain time? Try these easy North Carolina hikes
Coronavirus has altered our daily lives, but we can still enjoy the outdoors. These five NC hikes are likely to be less crowded.
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC, Fitness
Instantly feel better with these work-from-home stretches
With the coronavirus crisis, working from home is suddenly the new normal for millions of people. Here are nine simple stretches that can help reduce stiffness and discomfort.
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness
