Category: Physical

Fitness, Medical, Physical, Wellness

Live Better Kicks Off New Program

Compared to Georgia and U.S. averages, obesity rates and prevalence of chronic disease are typically higher in South Georgia counties. In fact, obesity is the common denominator with many disease states prevalent in Thomas County, including heart disease, stroke, COPD, sleep disorders, vascular disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, spine problems, and other conditions. It is in our collective best interest to improve the health of Thomas … Continue reading Live Better Kicks Off New Program

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Food, Physical, Wellness

Could Blindfolded Eating Help You Lose Weight?

Have you heard of the blindfolded eating trend that’s quickly gaining popularity? Many people are intentionally eating while wearing blindfolds so they can’t see their food during the meal. Some people try blindfolded eating for the novelty of experiencing something new and unusual or to better understand the experience of actual blindness. Others believe it provides them a more authentic eating experience, enhancing their senses … Continue reading Could Blindfolded Eating Help You Lose Weight?

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Medical, Physical, Wellness

Giving Patients the Care They Deserve

Southern Healthcare Alliance of Valdosta, Georgia, has welcomed a new member to their team. Dr. Robert Kirtley decided to leave active duty and settle down in one area after 10 years of service in the military, something that also provided him with special training that sets him apart from the rest. Kirtley, 46, attended Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta and then carried out his … Continue reading Giving Patients the Care They Deserve

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Children, Lifestyle, Physical, Wellness

What’s the Right Way to Feed Your Baby?

The debate rages on about breastfeeding versus bottle feeding. While some are adamant that breastfeeding is the best and only way, there’s something to be said about the toxic nature of the current conversation. The focus on breastfeeding as a superior feeding method is also exclusionary. While research shows that breastfeeding has unarguable benefits for baby and mother, the debate lacks a particular nuance. There’s … Continue reading What’s the Right Way to Feed Your Baby?

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Medical, Mental, Physical, Wellness

The Opioid Crisis in Georgia

According to a 2018 poll conducted by the American Psychiatry Association, nearly one out of three Americans knows someone addicted to opioids. The CDC reports that 130 Americans die of opioid overdoses every day. The opioid crisis has cost the United States over $1 trillion dollars since 2001, and that burden is projected to continue increasing yearly. It’s clear that the opioid epidemic is majorly … Continue reading The Opioid Crisis in Georgia

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