Wellness

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

Imagine motherhood without the shame

Watson, one of Joyce Hsu’s cats, eats food she prepared at her home in Brooklyn, Aug. 18, 2025. (Gavin Doran/The New York Times)

Why pets are good for your mind and body

Comedians share all in Atlanta-filmed stand-up doc ‘Group Therapy’

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia may be No. 1 for business but ranks as worst state for mental health

World Cup fans will face Atlanta heat. Emory doctor shares how to stay safe.

RISKY MEDICINE

Tennessee cracked down on a questionable therapy. Georgia gave its doctors a home.

RISKY MEDICINE

Welcome to Georgia, where questionable therapies flourish with little oversight

Strength training can boost metabolism while helping tone the body and strengthen the core. (Theodore Tae/The New York Times)

7 healthy habits for a stronger, leaner summer body

Smart summer gardening tips to get through Georgia’s heat

From watering and pruning to heat-friendly options, these expert gardening tips will help your plants thrive through Georgia's summer heat.

Atlanta Braves join public health initiative, spotlighting heart disease risk

The Atlanta Braves join a growing list of MLB teams taking part in the “Playing with Heart” initiative to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention.

Memories of beloved pets can bring both sadness and gratitude for the years spent together. (Scott Suchman/The New York Times)

A sad memory is not necessarily a bad thing

An old photo, anniversary or Facebook 'memory' can stir up painful emotions. Here's how to honor those unexpected triggers and move forward.

How Georgia’s hospitals are adapting to treat their youngest patients

When pediatric emergencies happen, specialized care isn’t always close by. Here’s how Georgia hospitals are working to change that.

AGING IN ATLANTA

After retiring, these volunteers found something more valuable than a paycheck

Determined to keep moving, these Georgia retirees began volunteering at a hospital gift shop, finding friendship, fulfillment and a renewed purpose in retirement.

Ebola screening is expanding to the Atlanta airport

The CDC added Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its list of airports with enhanced screening procedures for those who traveled to Ebola-impacted nations.

Re-creating a ’90s summer is trending in parenthood

With less screen time and more unstructured play, embracing the spirit of a '90s summer can help kids build creativity, negotiation skills and other valuable life lessons.

Atlanta’s socially anxious are facing their fears through improv

7 expert-backed ways to ease anxiety

If you struggle with anxiety, try these tips to quiet anxious thoughts, restore perspective and bring a greater sense of calm.

GUEST COLUMNISTS

How CDC can restore public trust in the midst of hantavirus and Ebola

Public trust in the CDC is shaken because misinformation, disinvestment and a move away from highest standards of science. Recommitting to a better path would aid U.S. health.

Neon swimsuits won’t float a bad safety plan this summer

A viral chart suggests that some colors are easier to spot underwater, but a pediatric expert at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta says that's a small step in water safety.

Q&A: Emory sports medicine physician shares tips for soccer players everywhere

As World Cup excitement builds, Dr. R. Amadeus Mason shares tips to help recreational soccer players prevent injuries, train safely and stay healthy on the field.

How birth alert bracelets are improving maternal care in Georgia

Two Georgia health systems are giving moms-to-be birth alert bracelets that help medical staff quickly identify pregnancy-related complications and speed emergency care.

Sportscaster Taylor Rooks relieves $2.1M in medical debt for Gwinnett residents

Georgia native Taylor Rooks is using her platform to level the playing field in her childhood community, one that helped shape who she is today.