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.

Dental Health

Can Brushing Your Teeth Keep You Healthy in the Hospital?

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Editorial Team

When life requires a hospital stay, it can be easy to let your oral hygiene routine slip. However, doing so ...

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Children's Health

Three Appointments to Add to Your Back-to-School Checklist

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Editorial Team

By Dr. Donna O’Shea, chief medical officer of population health, UnitedHealthcare With the back-to-school season in full swing and COVID-19 ...

How To Improve the Health and Safety of Your Home
Healthy Living

How To Improve the Health and Safety of Your Home

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Lake Oconee Health

Transform your home into more than just a symbol of refuge. Make it an actual safe space. Discover different ways to improve your home’s health and safety.

The Benefits of Exercise for Addiction Recovery
Healthy Living

10 Ways to Reset Your Routine and Build a Healthier Lifestyle

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Editorial Team

Life is messy and full of distractions. How many of us planned to go to bed early only to stay ...

5 Breakfast Options When You Are in a Rush
Healthy Living

5 Breakfast Options When You Are in a Rush

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Lake Oconee Health

Eating in the morning is essential if you want to have energy throughout the day and stay healthy. Learn these five breakfast options when you are in a rush.

The Importance and Purpose of Your Foot Arches
Healthy Living

The Importance and Purpose of Your Foot Arches

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Lake Oconee Health

Do you know the purpose of foot arches? Discover what foot arches do, their importance, and why flat feet are a very difficult issue for many.

Senior Health

Are You at Risk for Bladder Cancer?

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Editorial Team

As you get older, your body and health change, but this doesn’t mean every change you experience is a normal ...

Senior Health

Plan to Age in Place? 5 Tips to Help Make Your Home Safer

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Editorial Team

According to the AARP, the number of households headed by people 65 and older will grow to 48 million in ...

Children's Health

Back-To-School Quiz for Parents: Put Your Vaccination Knowledge to the Test

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Editorial Team

It’s that time of year: Kids are squeezing in the last seconds of summer, and parents are working hard to ...

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Children's Health

How To Spot Early Childhood Diseases and Disorders

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Lake Oconee Health

Many childhood disorders and diseases take parents by surprise, even though there are often early signs. Know what to look for in toddlers and young children.