Health & Wellness

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What Are the Differences Between Hepatitis Viruses?
Healthy Living

What Are the Differences Between Hepatitis Viruses?

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Lake Oconee Health

Hepatitis, the inflammation of the liver, is typically the result of one of three different viruses. We’ll compare the three in this closer look.

Woman suffering from acid reflux or heartburn, isolated on white background
Healthy Living

My Throat Feels Like Its Burning. Do I Have GERD?

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Editorial Team

By Gastro MD Ever finished eating a delicious slice of greasy New York-style pizza and felt a burn in your throat? ...

5 of the Most Common Types of Prenatal Testing Available
Women's Health

5 of the Most Common Types of Prenatal Testing Available

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Lake Oconee Health

Prenatal care testing can tell parents so much—not just about the pregnancy symptoms they’re experiencing, but about the health of their baby, too.

What Credentials Do You Need To Be an OB-GYN?
Healthy Living

What Credentials Do You Need To Be an OB-GYN?

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Lake Oconee Health

If you’re pursuing a career in the medical field, you may consider becoming an OB-GYN. Here are the necessary credentials for a career as an OB-GYN.

Common Types of Eye Problems That Come With Old Age
Senior Health

Common Types of Eye Problems That Come With Old Age

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Lake Oconee Health

Eye problems are one of the most common conditions to expect when getting older. Discover some of the common types of age-related eye problems.

Senior Health

Upgrade Your Morning Routine to Ease Arthritis Joint Pain

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Editorial Team

The sun rises, you flutter your eyes open and take a deep breath. It’s time to start the day, but ...

Lake Oconee Seniors
Senior Health

Caring for Mom or Dad (and Probably Your Own Kids, Too)

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Editorial Team

By Francine Falk-Allen, author of No Spring Chicken: Stories and Advice from a Wild Handicapper on Aging and Disability (She ...

Healthy Living

Pregnant? Health Care Tips For New Parents During COVID-19

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Editorial Team

Finding out you are pregnant is life-changing and you may experience a range of emotions. New parents have lots on ...

What Body Systems Are Affected by Massage?
Healthy Living Health & Wellness

What Body Systems Are Affected by Massage?

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Lake Oconee Health

There are many benefits to having a routine deep tissue massage therapy session. It will keep your body operating to its highest functionality daily.

Children's Health

September ‘National Family Hydration Awareness Month’ Helping Keep Kids Hydrated & Healthy

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Editorial Team

By Merilee Kern, MBA As we head into fall and are now back to school, it is more important than ...