Health & Wellness

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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 ...

Lonely sad woman deep in thoughts
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, ...

Healthy Living

Aches, Pain and Bone Breaks Are Not Just Normal ‘Signs of Aging;’ You Could Have a Common, Yet Treatable, Disease

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Editorial Team

Susan Fuschino, an elementary school teacher in Pennsylvania, experienced early menopause and, at 47 years old, was forced into early ...

Heart Health

American Heart Month: Why Regular Testing Is Critical for Protecting Women’s Heart Health

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JoAnne Foody, M.D.

February marks the start of American Heart Month — a month dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and heart ...

Tips To Help Overcome Exam Anxiety at the OB/GYN
Women's Health

Tips To Help Overcome Exam Anxiety at the OB/GYN

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Lake Oconee Health

Pelvic exams can make a person feel vulnerable, striking a match of intense anxiety. Learn how to overcome that anxiety and receive the medical care you need.