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.

Healthy Living

Dangers of Physical & Mental Burnout on Fad Diets and Exercise Routines

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Dr. Eudene Harry

It seems everywhere we look today there is a new health program that promises fast results. Keto, Whole30, and Paleo ...

Women's Health

Ladies, Make Sure You’re Getting the Right Nutrients to Fight Depression

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Joy Stephenson-Laws

Various credible sources including Harvard Health, states women are about twice as likely as men to develop major depression. It ...

Health & Wellness

How You Sleep Affects Your Health—And Could Give You Wrinkles

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Editorial Team

As you drift off to sleep, how does your nightly position affect your health? Whether you prefer stomach, back, side ...

Vision Care

5 Things Caregivers Should Know About Astigmatism in Adults

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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!

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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

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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

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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, ...