Health & Wellness

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Vision Care

Healthy Vision for a Healthier You: 5 Key Questions for Better Eye Health

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Editorial Team

Active living and healthy vision go hand in hand. That’s why protecting your eyes is so important. As you make ...

Tips for Improving Your Sleep Hygiene for Better Health
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Tips for Improving Your Sleep Hygiene for Better Health

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Lake Oconee Health

The challenges of the past two years have affected many people’s sleep. Here are some tips for improving your sleep hygiene for better health.

Healthy Living

Do You Know the Difference Between COVID-19 Testing Options?

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Editorial Team

When you think about efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19, vaccinations, hand washing and masking likely come to mind. ...

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. ...

Healthy Living

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.

Healthy Living

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.