Health & Wellness

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Common Ailments That a First Aid Kit Solves
Health & Wellness

Common Ailments That a First Aid Kit Solves

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Lake Oconee Health

Going through your day may bring on a minor injury. Knowing the common ailments that a first aid kit solves will give you an idea of how to treat the issue.

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Senior Health

6 Steps To Keeping The Brain In Shape In Your Fragile Years

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Editorial Team

By Amy Cameron O’Rourke, author of The Fragile Years As a professional care manager for more than 40 years, it ...

The Best Ways To Fight Health Misinformation
Healthy Living

The Best Ways To Fight Health Misinformation

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Lake Oconee Health

As a medical professional, it’s hard to fathom how much health misinformation is out there. So, here’s a list of how to combat health misinformation.

Women's Health

5 Things to Know About HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

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Editorial Team

The breast cancer treatment journey – something nearly one in eight women will experience sometime in their lifetime[1] – can ...

Children's Health

Cold Weather Eczema Flareups? These Top Pediatrician Tips Provide Relief for Kids

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Editorial Team

With cooler weather here for many, it’s important to keep in mind that dropping temperatures and drier air can have ...

Healthy Living

How Parents Can Inform Young Adults about Defeating COVID-19

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Editorial Team

By Sabbithry Persad  As parents attempt to demystify the science around the COVID-19 pandemic for their older children, they can ...

Children's Health

Emergency Physicians Strongly Support COVID Vaccinations for All Eligible Children

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Editorial Team

As the COVID-19 vaccines become available for children ages 5 to 11, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) urges ...

Top 5 Safety Tips for Healthcare Workers
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Top 5 Safety Tips for Healthcare Workers

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Lake Oconee Health

Healthcare workers devote their careers to taking care of patients. Unfortunately, while caring for patients, a worker risks exposure to ...

Healthy Living

3 Big-Impact Home Improvements for a Safe, Healthy Home

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Editorial Team

The pandemic has brought new focus to home enhancements that not only add value, but also support wellness. Today’s homeowners ...

Healthy Living

Top 4 Health Benefits of Eating Potatoes Regularly

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Lake Oconee Health

Potatoes are delicious and affordable, and they also benefit your health significantly. These are the top four health benefits of eating potatoes regularly.