Health & Wellness

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Healthy Living

10 Ways a Weighted Blanket Can Help You Find Calm

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According to an American Psychological Association survey, nearly eight in 10 adults say the pandemic has caused them stress and ...

Women's Health

Addressing the Ongoing U.S. Maternal and Infant Health Crisis Accelerated by COVID-19

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For any new mother, one of the most important steps she can take is finding a prenatal care provider who ...

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Is it Allergies or COVID-19? 7 Symptoms to Watch

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COVID-19 is complicating the 2021 spring allergy season. From watery eyes to dry coughs, people are left wondering exactly what ...

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What if One Blood Test Could Detect More Than 50 Types of Cancers?

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Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way, whether it’s a friend or family member facing a diagnosis, or ...

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The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee Donates Weekend Stay for One Lucky Good Samaritan Hospital Colleague

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In continuation of St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Foundation’s “Go RED for Good Sam” campaign to uplift Good Samaritan colleagues during ...

Healthy Living

At-home Self-care Practices to Elevate Your Day

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Daily life has been pretty busy — especially in 2021. Between working from home, remote learning with kids, virtual friend ...

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Resolve to Manage Your Weight in 2021

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When you considered New Year’s resolutions this year, were getting healthier and more fit on your list? According to Statista, ...

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Missing the Mark with Melatonin: Finding the Best Treatment for Insomnia

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Stressful days and sleepless nights leave many people searching for a quick solution to their sleep troubles – is melatonin ...

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6 Tips for Controlling Your High Blood Pressure

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Did you know high blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke? According to the ...

Healthy Living

Restoring Your Resilience in 2021

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2020 was a challenge beyond any in recent memory, and 2021 will demand much from each of us. The key ...