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.

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 ...

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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.

How To Keep Your Child Protected From COVID-19
Children's Health

How To Keep Your Child Protected From COVID-19

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Lake Oconee Health

With pretty much all classes taking place back in schools, many people worry about the transmission of COVID-19, especially with ...

4 Gentle Exercise Tips To Relieve Joint Pain
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4 Gentle Exercise Tips To Relieve Joint Pain

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Lake Oconee Health

When your joints ache, exercising can feel like an insurmountable task. Luckily, there are plenty of exercises you can do that are easy on your body.

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Five Tips for Forming Your Healthy Blended Family

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Editorial Team

Whether you call them stepfamilies, blended families, or simply modern families, it’s clear that diversity is increasingly the norm when ...

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Vitamin B12 Deficient? You May Not Need That Shot!

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Editorial Team

By Mark Ratner, MD, Chief Science Officer, Theralogix and Andie Sherer, RD, Theralogix Vitamins and minerals are the unsung heroes ...