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.

Women's Health

Is Coffee Safe During Pregnancy?

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Editorial Team

“I drank coffee while pregnant.” That’s a common concern among women who are expecting a child. Some of the questions ...

Children's Health

What 5.6 million Young Americans Have in Common with Prince Harry – and Why It Matters

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Peg Conway

Like Prince Harry, one in thirteen US children – 5.6 million, or 7.7% – will experience the death of a ...

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Healthy Living

Embracing Your Authentic Ayurvedic Lifestyle

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Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary

Most diets out there give you hard and strict guidelines. That is not the case in Ayurveda. In fact, the ...

Healthy Living

The Surprising Health Benefits of Daily Caffeine Use

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Editorial Team

For many people, a cup of coffee is a daily ritual that helps them start the day. But caffeine, the ...

Tips for Practicing Hygiene in the Outdoors
Health & Wellness

Tips for Practicing Hygiene in the Outdoors

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Lake Oconee Health

The outdoors doesn’t have as many conveniences as indoors for practicing good hygiene. But there are ways to maintain good hygiene and stay clean outdoors.

Children's Health

How Prince Harry’s Spare Helps Those Grieving Childhood Loss

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Peg Conway

Everybody’s talking about Prince Harry and the intimate details he’s revealed in his memoir, Spare. But with so much focus on ...

Health & Wellness

Understanding Sleep Hygiene and How to Improve It for a Better Night’s Rest

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Editorial Team

The quality of your sleep hygiene can make or break how well you manage to get some shut eye at ...

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Health & Wellness

Does Your Immune System Get Worse in Winter?

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Editorial Team

It’s not yet clear whether your immune system is weakened by cold weather. One animal study from the NCBI indicates ...

Reasons You Can't Get a Good Night's Sleep
Health & Wellness

The Power of Sleep: Why Quality Rest is Essential for Health

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Editorial Team

Getting enough sleep is essential for maintaining good health. Yet, many of us struggle with finding the time or having ...

Woman preparing a plant-based meal, demonstrating the ease and accessibility of the diet
Healthy Living

The Benefits of Plant-Based Diets for Health and Wellness

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Editorial Team

A plant-based diet is a dietary pattern that emphasizes whole, minimally processed plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, ...