Health & Wellness

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Reasons Why Oral Care Matters As You Age
Dental Health

Reasons Why Oral Care Matters As You Age

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Lake Oconee Health

There’s a reason why dentists stress about having a good dental routine. Let’s look at various reasons that oral care matters as you get older.

Best and Worst Foods To Eat With a Sore Throat
Healthy Living

Best and Worst Foods To Eat With a Sore Throat

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Lake Oconee Health

A sore throat is never a great way to spend the day, and eating sometimes worsens it. These are the best and worst foods to eat with a sore throat.

Healthy Living

It’s Camping Season! 5 Ways to Avoid or Soothe Pesky Bug Bites and Itches

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Editorial Team

Who doesn’t love a family camping trip? We all look forward to that time outdoors when you can hike, swim, ...

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 ...

Group of kids going to school together.
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 ...