Health & Wellness

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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
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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.

How Do Carbon Filters Work for Your Needs?
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How Do Carbon Filters Work for Your Needs?

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Lake Oconee Health

Are you looking for a whole-home filtration system but aren’t sure where to start? Try a carbon filter. Learn more about the process of carbon filtration here.

Healthy Living

Safe Driving During Labor Day Holiday

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Editorial Team

Image by 123RF Labor Day is the official end of “The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer”. Unfortunately, the Labor Day ...

Women's Health

Four Do’s and Three Don’Ts to Increase Paternal Health and Fertility

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Ayla Barmmer

The rate of infertility is on the rise and is now nearly as common in men as it is in ...

Hearing

Enhance Your Quality Of Life With Hearing Aids

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Editorial Team

By Robby Brumberg Do you struggle to follow conversations, understand television dialogue or hear chatter on the radio clearly? Or ...

5 Tips for Living With Urinary Incontinence
Healthy Living

5 Tips for Living With Urinary Incontinence

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Lake Oconee Health

Don’t let urinary incontinence make you timid. Increase your comfort and happiness with these five tips for living with urinary incontinence.

How To Prepare for Autumn Seasonal Allergies
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How To Prepare for Autumn Seasonal Allergies

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Lake Oconee Health

The summer is coming to an end, and the leaves will soon turn yellow—fall is near. This article will prepare you for autumn’s seasonal allergies.

Healthy Living

Making a Shift From Hotter to Cooler Months and Managing Pain

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Editorial Team

By Joseph Pergolizzi, MD, Healthy Directions Extreme weather changes can affect a person’s pain levels. The science behind this is ...