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

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 ...

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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.

Helpful Tips When Caring for Your Elderly Parents
Senior Health

Helpful Tips When Caring for Your Elderly Parents

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Lake Oconee Health

As your parents grow older, they may need more assistance with daily activities and tasks. Here are helpful tips when caring for your elderly parents.

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Healthy Living

The Effects of Technology on Sleep Patterns and Tips for Better Sleep Hygiene

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Editorial Team

As technology advances, it is important to consider how this innovation affects our sleep patterns. Many of us use technology ...

Children's Health

Take the Stress Out of Introducing Solid Foods to Baby: 6 Pediatrician-Recommended Tips

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Editorial Team

Watching your baby learn and grow can provide some of the most rewarding moments in life, full of emotions from ...

Health & Wellness

3 Health Care Trends for 2023

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Editorial Team

With many people preparing for health and wellness resolutions in the new year, understanding the state of access to care ...