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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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
Senior Health Patient Care

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.

Healthy Living

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 ...

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Hearing

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. ...

Healthy Living

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.

Heart Health

St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Foundation launches Valentine’s themed “Share a Heart” Campaign

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Editorial Team

St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Foundation has launched the Valentine’s themed “Share a Heart” campaign featuring the Share a Heart donation, ...

Reasons You Should Get Balloon Sinuplasty Surgery
Healthy Living

Reasons You Should Get Balloon Sinuplasty Surgery

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Lake Oconee Health

Chronic sinus infections are a significant disturbance in your life, but they’re not untreatable. Read here to learn why sinuplasty surgery is right for you.

Healthy Living

Caring for a Partner Who Suffers from Obesity Is “More Than What You See”. Here’s Why.

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Editorial Team

By Dana M. Rosser, author as seen in Mediflix’s More Than What You See You love who you love.  This ...