Health & Wellness

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Senior Health

Is Mouth Breathing Really That Bad? Yes, Especially for Older Adults

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Editorial Team

Are you taking your nose for granted? Most people don’t think of their nose as a complex organ that plays ...

Health & Wellness

Suffering From Another UTI? Ask Your Doctor These Questions

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Editorial Team

A urinary tract infection (also called a UTI) is one of the most common infections worldwide and can impact anyone ...

Healthy Living

Gout Causing Winter Woes? 5 Ways to Manage the Condition

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Editorial Team

Many people love to travel, celebrate and indulge in favorite foods during the winter months. However, overdoing it can have ...

Lung Health

Sounding up for Lung Cancer: Tips on Feeling Empowered

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Editorial Team

A lung cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Many people living with lung cancer may be hesitant to share what they ...

Healthy Living

4 Ways to Improve the Air You Breathe Indoors

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Editorial Team

Especially in the winter months, most people spend the bulk of each day — up to 90%* — indoors, according ...

What To Consider When Living Alone as a Senior
Senior Health

What To Consider When Living Alone as a Senior

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Lake Oconee Health

The possibility of living alone as a senior is a prospect everyone has to contend with. Here are some things to consider if that ever happens to you.

Cold Weather: Dangers That Increase in the Winter
Health & Wellness

Cold Weather: Dangers That Increase in the Winter

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Lake Oconee Health

Winter is a wonderful time of year and a big risk for a lot of people. Here’s a look at some of the ways winter increases the dangers you face.

Children's Health

Well-Child Visits Help You Prioritize Your Child’s Physical and Mental Health

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Editorial Team

Annual well-child visits are doctor appointments for preventive health services which are essential for ensuring a child’s growth and tracking ...

Healthy Living

4 Ways to Improve the Air You Breathe Indoors

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Editorial Team

Especially in the winter months, most people spend the bulk of each day — up to 90%* — indoors, according ...

Healthy Living

New Year’s Resolutions are a Thing of the Past. Start Building Healthy Habits Instead

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Editorial Team

It’s an experience shared by many: You make an ambitious health resolution at the start of the year and a ...