Health & Wellness

Your trusted source for living well in Lake Country. Explore expert advice, healthy lifestyle tips, and the latest in wellness trends—helping you care for your body, mind, and spirit every day.

Vision Care

5 Things Caregivers Should Know About Astigmatism in Adults

BY
Aaron Barriga

Astigmatism is one of the most common refractive errors which affect people of all ages. It starts with symptoms like ...

Back to School
Children's Health Teen Health

School Starts: A Parent’s Hope!

BY
Dr. John J. Stathas

School starts this time of year. Teachers gear up, get their classrooms ready, and buoy up to meet the demands ...

Lake Oconee Health, Lake Oconee Health and Wellness, Women Health
Health & Wellness

Make The Most of Your Summer: Morning Routine Edition

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Editorial Team

Getting a few extra minutes of sleep in the morning sounds amazing for the average person. However, the most successful ...

Lake Oconee, seniors, Greensboro, GA, living independently, senior living in Lake Oconee
Senior Health

10 Do’s & Dont’s of Caring for The Elderly

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Editorial Team

If you’ve ever cared for an elderly loved one you know how challenging it can be. The fact is it’s ...

Knee Surgery
Senior Health

​​​​​​​Why More Seniors Are Getting New Knees: Latest Trends in Knee Replacement Surgery

BY
Kenneth Gustke

Total joint replacement surgeries have had an exciting history full of constant evolution and improvement. Surgeons performed the first total ...

Playing with your kids
Women's Health

How to Find “Me Time” on the Busiest Days

BY
Carol Tuttle

Admit it. You’ve fallen into bed at night with that feeling… You hurried all day, shuttled the kids, ran the ...

Staying active as you age
Senior Health

Stay Active As You Get Older: Quick Tips

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Editorial Team

Physical activity is good for people of all ages. Staying active can help: Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, ...

Cancer Care

Mammograms: Questions for the Doctor

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Editorial Team

A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast to check for breast cancer. Mammograms can help find breast cancer ...

Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Health & Wellness

Losing Weight: Questions For The Doctor

BY
Editorial Team

If you are an adult who needs to lose weight, it can be challenging. Talk to your doctor or nurse ...

Sodium, Heart Health
Heart Health

Eat Less Sodium: Quick Tips

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Editorial Team

Nine out of 10 Americans eat more sodium (salt) than they need. Eating too much sodium can lead to high ...