Health & Wellness

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Addiction

Holiday Alcohol Consumption and Your Health

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Dr. Nina Radcliff

Alcohol plays a big role in holiday festivities as friends, family and associates gather.  The Distilled Spirits Council of the ...

Healthy Living

Enjoying the Holidays with Fewer Tummy Troubles

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Editorial Team

By Gastro MD The holidays are a time for gathering with family and friends, indulging in delicious food, shopping and traveling. ...

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5 Ways to Get Ahead of Frequent Heartburn

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Editorial Team

While experiencing occasional heartburn after enjoying a fiery plate of wings is common, many Americans suffer from frequent heartburn (two ...

Possible Reasons Why You’re Struggling To Lose Weight
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Possible Reasons Why You’re Struggling To Lose Weight

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Lake Oconee Health

If you find yourself hitting roadblocks in your weight loss journey, then check out these possible reasons why you’re struggling to lose weight today.

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There Is Still Time to Protect Against Flu

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Editorial Team

The holidays are here, and while that means more opportunities for spreading cheer, there is also more opportunity for spreading ...

What to Consider When Explaining Terminal Illness to Kids
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What to Consider When Explaining Terminal Illness to Kids

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Lake Oconee Health

Terminal illness is undeniably a difficult, frightening concept for children. It’s our responsibility as adults to help them understand in a healthy way.

How To Support Someone Living With Scoliosis
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How To Support Someone Living With Scoliosis

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Lake Oconee Health

You may need to know how to support someone living with scoliosis if your child receives a diagnosis. Find out how you can help them feel encouraged.

Lung Health

4 Things to Know About Acute Respiratory Illness RSV

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Editorial Team

Washing your hands. Covering your cough and sneeze. Staying home when sick. These actions help limit the spread of common ...

Vision Care

Retinal Disease Can Steal Your Vision, but It Doesn’t Have To

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Editorial Team

For decades, Glenroy Washington happily worked as a professional musician, a passion that led him around the world. Then while ...

The danger of radon gas in our homes - Radon Testing concept image with an outline of a small house with radon text against an old cracked brick wall.
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Deadly Dangers from Confusion over Best Practices in Radon Testing

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Editorial Team

By Insoo Park After the carcinogenic gases that harm the lungs due to smoking, radon gas — a naturally occurring ...