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.

Easy Ways To Supplement Your Iron on a Vegan Diet
Healthy Living

Taking Supplements for the First Time? Doctor Reveals What You Should Know

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Editorial Team

One of the key supplements people should take in winter is vitamin D, which is an essential nutrient that provides ...

Healthy Living

Can you Pass the Tick Test?

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Dan Wolff

Between global warming and the post-pandemic push to move to the suburbs, there has been a huge uptick in the ...

Tips for Properly Coping With Your Anxiety
Health & Wellness

5 Ways to Help Avoid Inflammation

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Joseph Keon

Scientists have shown a pathological link between chronic inflammation and heart disease, cancer and even depression. Now, several large studies ...

The Critical Role of Charting in Nursing
Health & Wellness

The Critical Role of Charting in Nursing

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Lake Oconee Health

Quality charting is one of the most important aspects of safe, effective nursing. Learn why charting is so critical in nursing in our explainer here.

Potential Risks for the Elderly Living Alone
Senior Health

Potential Risks for the Elderly Living Alone

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Lake Oconee Health

Living alone comes with its own set of challenges. It can be especially difficult for senior citizens. Consider some of the common risks of being on your own.

Lake Oconee Seniors
Senior Health

Helping Your Elder Avoid Falls

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Editorial Team

According to geriatrician Elizabeth Landsverk, MD, the sheer numbers related to falling – which happens to more than one-third of ...

Children's Health

More Chocolate, Fewer Crackers Will Protect Against Childhood Cavities

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Editorial Team

By Roger W. Lucas, DDS A revolution in how we think about preventing cavities in children is upon us. Evidence ...

Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Men's Health

Be Proactive: Help Prevent Prostate Cancer

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Editorial Team

By Aaron E. Katz, M.D. Prostate health issues are becoming increasingly common in men, particularly those who are 50 years ...

Lake Oconee Parenting
Children's Health

4 Ways to Manage Your Anger When Your Child Acts Out

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Faith Collins

We know from decades of parenting research that children do best when adults act from a place of loving authority (high expectations ...

Tips for Managing Your Chronic Health Conditions
Chronic Pain

Tips for Managing Your Chronic Health Conditions

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Lake Oconee Health

Chronic ailments drastically hinder your quality of life. Use our tips for managing your chronic health conditions to promote a positive change in your comfort.