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.

Healthy Living

Natural Solutions For Pesky Mosquitoes

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Editorial Team

Gatherings with family and friends are back! Also back? Mosquitoes and other flying insects that annoy, irritate and generally make ...

Senior Health

Age 65 or Older? You’re at Higher Risk for Pneumococcal Pneumonia

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Editorial Team

Adults aged 65 years and older are now getting back to doing the things they love, whether that includes spending ...

Healthy Living

5 Things You May Not Know About the Power of Plasma

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Editorial Team

You’ve heard all the stories about the importance of donating blood, but you might not be as familiar with the ...

Managing COPD While Living on a Fixed Income
Lung Health

Managing COPD While Living on a Fixed Income

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Lake Oconee Health

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease poses health and financial challenges. Learn how to manage this condition while living on a tight budget.

Vision Care

How You Can Help Reduce Your Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Editorial Team

Creating a tapestry of vivid colors and patterns, Geri Wires, an avid quilter, relies on her sight to create her ...

Healthy Living

Home Improvements for Your Health

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Editorial Team

What if you could be healthier by adjusting a few things around your house?  If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught ...

The Most Common Endocrine Disorders
Healthy Living

The Most Common Endocrine Disorders

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Lake Oconee Health

Some of the most complex health issues to treat involve the body’s hormones; know the most common endocrine disorders to identify them early.

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Senior Health Independent Living

Seniors Discover Sitting Tai Chi is Great Medicine for Many Ailments

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Editorial Team

The clinical research is piling up in favor of Tai Chi. The American Journal of Health Promotion (AJHP) published an ...

Children's Health

5 Signs A Restricted Airway May Be Affecting Your Child’s Health

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Editorial Team

For most people, breathing is automatic – the air goes in, the air goes out, and we don’t even think ...

Self-Care Tips for Wheelchair Users
Health & Wellness

Self-Care Tips for Wheelchair Users

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Lake Oconee Health

We often associate self-care with bath bombs and pedicures. Our tips for wheelchair users offer an all-encompassing view of self-care for health and wellness.