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.

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Health & Wellness

Signs Your Elderly Parents Might Need a Stairlift at Home

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Lake Oconee Health

Caring for aging parents involves making tough decisions to ensure their safety and comfort. After all, you want the best ...

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Health & Wellness

Harmful Health Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide

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Lake Oconee Health

Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is a colorless gas known for its pungent smell, often compared to rotten eggs. It naturally occurs ...

Heart Health

Why it’s important to start talking about inflammation and heart disease

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Editorial Team

Did you know that cholesterol and inflammation are partners in causing heart attack and stroke? Inflammation is your body’s internal ...

Healthy Living

3 tips for sticking to a healthy lifestyle plan

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Editorial Team

As the seasons change, a familiar moment of truth happens in many households. When you’re turning over your closets — ...

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Health & Wellness

Common Illness Outbreaks in Correctional Facilities

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Lake Oconee Health

Creating healthy environments starts with minimizing infections. Learn about common illness outbreaks in correctional facilities and how to mitigate them.

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Health & Wellness

Postpartum Support: Who To Surround Yourself With

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Lake Oconee Health

Preparing for your postpartum period means gathering the right group of people and support aids. We’re talking about who to surround yourself with.

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Health & Wellness

Fun and Healthy Summer Activities for Seniors

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Lake Oconee Health

Looking for ways to keep yourself or your senior family members active this summer? Get inspired with fun and healthy senior-friendly summer activities.

Women's Health

Mommy Makeover: Tips on Restoring Your Pre-Pregnancy Body

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Editorial Team

For all the joys that motherhood brings, pregnancy can also change a woman’s body in ways that can be physically ...

Healthy Living

10 Warning Signs of Low Potassium Levels You Shouldn’t Ignore

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Editorial Team

Is fatigue, muscle weakness, or irregular heartbeats becoming a frequent occurrence in your daily life? If so, you might want ...

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Health & Wellness

What Are the Health Risks of Untreated Sleep Apnea?

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Lake Oconee Health

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder affecting millions of adults. Knowing the health risks of untreated sleep apnea will help you make proactive decisions.