Health & Wellness

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The Role of Wearables in Personal Health Monitoring
Healthy Living

The Role of Wearables in Personal Health Monitoring

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Lake Oconee Health

Observing our well-being through our technology is a patient’s best friend. Here are a few pieces of wearable tech and their roles in health monitoring.

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What Is Value-Based Health Care?

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Editorial Team

For many, when it comes to healthcare, the first thing that comes to mind is cost. Cost of appointments, insurance ...

Gallbladder Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month Background Illustration
Healthy Living

February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month: Let’s Get Educated. 

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Editorial Team

By Gastro MD  February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month.  According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 9,500 new ...

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Healthy Living

Effective Ways to Improve Health in 2022

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Editorial Team

Most people want to improve their health, but things hold them back. Oftentimes, it’s not having a clear direction of ...

Nursing Home Neglect: How to Protect Your Loved One
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Nursing Home Neglect: How to Protect Your Loved One

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Lake Oconee Health

Nursing home neglect is an unfortunate and frightening reality for seniors. Look for these signs of abuse and neglect to protect your loved ones.

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How to Naturally Prevent Autoimmune Disease Triggers

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Dr. Chad Larson

Nearly 10 million people in the U.S. have some type of autoimmune disease. That’s about 3 percent of the population. In comparison, ...

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Healthy Living

5 Simple & Effective Ways to Protect Against Covid

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Editorial Team

By now, everyone knows that things like vaccinations, social distancing and wearing a mask can help stop the spread of ...

Older woman or female pensioner with a hearing problem make a hearing test and may need a hearing aid, in the foreground is a model of a human ear
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6 Warning Signs That a Loved One May Be Experiencing Hearing Loss

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Editorial Team

Untreated hearing loss can have many negative consequences, such as a decline in general health, emotional well-being, and social isolation. ...

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5 Reasons You Should Practice Brain Fitness

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Editorial Team

While most people know that physical fitness is a critical factor to a healthier life, the recent explosion of research ...

Debunking Common Myths About Weight Loss Surgery
Health & Wellness

Debunking Common Myths About Weight Loss Surgery

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Lake Oconee Health

There are many misconceptions about weight loss surgery. However, you can gain insight into this procedure by debunking common myths about weight loss surgery.