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

EMF Radiation: What Is It and How To Reduce It

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Lake Oconee Health

Minimize EMF exposure with practical tips and tools to maintain your health while enjoying modern technology. Small changes today lead to a healthier future.

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Health & Wellness

Accommodations To Make Wheelchair Users More Comfortable

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Lake Oconee Health

Learn how to create comfortable and accessible spaces in your home when you use a wheelchair. Get expert advice on how to improve your daily life.

Health & Wellness

Balance Your Metabolism, Balance Your Life: Practical Steps to Lasting Wellness

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Dr. Luigi Gratton

When most people hear the word “metabolism,” they think of burning calories or losing weight. While weight loss may be ...

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Health & Wellness

The Importance of Medical Device Prototyping

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Lake Oconee Health

Medical device prototyping plays an important role in how we interact with today’s gadgets and equipment. We’re exploring the importance of prototyping.

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Children's Health

Myths About Head Lice That Parents Need To Stop Believing

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Lake Oconee Health

Debunk common head lice myths that parents shouldn’t believe about dirty hair, jumping lice, home remedies, and more. Learn the facts for effective treatment.

Vision Care

Lake Oconee Eye Care Celebrates 25 Years of Exceptional Vision Care in Georgia’s Lake Country

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Editorial Team

Lake Oconee Eye Care Vision Source (LOEC) proudly marks 25 years of serving Georgia’s Lake Country with trusted, personalized eye ...

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Health & Wellness

Considerations When Designing a Workout Program for Seniors

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Lake Oconee Health

Discover how personalized exercises can improve mobility, reduce health risks, and boost happiness for seniors. Start empowering active lifestyles today!

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Health & Wellness

 7 Lifestyle Choices That Can Boost Your Lung Health

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Lake Oconee Health

Protect and improve lung health with key lifestyle changes. From exercise to air quality and nutrient-rich foods, these tips support better breathing.

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Health & Wellness

How the Medical Industry Uses Injection Molding

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Lake Oconee Health

Discover how injection molding creates medical devices, from syringes to surgical instruments. Learn about materials, quality standards, and innovations.

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Health & Wellness

How To Avoid Unwanted Visitors While in Labor

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Lake Oconee Health

When you are in active labor, you will be fully focused on giving birth, which means you need to take steps to manage visitors before labor starts.