Health & Wellness

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Healthy Living

5 Proof Positive Tips for Having a Healthier Lifestyle

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Editorial Team

The American Psychological Association reports that over 57% of people surveyed want to lose weight, and 50% say they want ...

Interesting Areas of the Healthcare Field
Health & Wellness

Interesting Areas of the Healthcare Field

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Lake Oconee Health

The healthcare field is vast as each part of the body requires specialized attention. If you’re considering a job in healthcare, here are a few areas to know.

The Most Common Injuries in Racquet Sports
Injuries

The Most Common Injuries in Racquet Sports

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Lake Oconee Health

Knowing the best ways to prevent and treat the most common injuries in racquet sports can get you back on the court with minimal damage to your body.

Children's Health

With Back to School Comes Back to Sleep

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Editorial Team

The start of the new school year is the perfect time to renew habits that keep students happy and healthy ...

Children's Health

Little Ears Are Listening: The Importance of Using Positive Self-Talk

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Editorial Team

Think about how often you say remarks out loud like: “This outfit looks terrible on me,” or “I don’t like ...

Reasons Your Employees Might Be Sneezing at Work
Health & Wellness

Reasons Your Employees Might Be Sneezing at Work

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Lake Oconee Health

A chorus of sneezing and coughing in the office is a sign something is irritating your employees’ sinuses. Here’s everything that might be the cause.

Senior Health

5 Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Falling

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Editorial Team

When you’re active and young at heart, it’s easy to forget that you may be losing some strength, flexibility and ...

Healthy Living

How Our Hobbies Can Inspire Healthy Life Choices — and Healthier Lives Lead to Greater Enjoyment of Our Hobbies

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Joseph D. Pianka, MD

Like for many, there was a time I struggled to stay motivated in regards to achieving and maintaining fitness goals. ...

Senior Health

The Importance of Community for Caregivers

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Editorial Team

Image by 123RF By Mike Barnes I went to visit my mom in memory care, and the first words out ...

Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Intolerance: What’s the Difference
Health & Wellness

Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Intolerance: What’s the Difference

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Lake Oconee Health

Celiac disease and gluten intolerance are two similar conditions with a few key differences that set them apart. Here’s what those differences are.