Wellness

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Your new self-care habit costs one stamp

Khetanya Henderson teaches a class at KKRU Pilates Studio & Wellness in the West End on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Why these Atlantans are spending big bucks on luxury fitness memberships

New robotic tech at Emory offers alternative to surgeries

Does loving an AI companion sound crazy? You might be closer than you think.

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What the K-beauty revolution reveals about the importance of inclusion

Want to live longer? Blue Zone research points to these 5 daily habits

Juicing vs. blending: A dietitian’s guide to which one is right for you

Juicing removes fiber. Blending keeps it. Here’s what that means for your blood sugar, weight loss goals and morning routine, according to experts.

Fruits and vegetables, key parts of the Mediterranean diet, in New York, Jan. 5, 2024. (Bobbi Lin/The New York Times)

Eat smart, age well: How simple choices boost health after 50

A mostly plant-based diet with healthy proteins and fats can help you thrive as you age.

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

4 spring cleaning tasks for your mental health

Spring cleaning isn't just a physical act of dusting and decluttering your home. It can also apply to refreshing our mindset.

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Affordable Care Act turns 16, but Georgia still hasn’t expanded Medicaid

Georgia is one of only 10 states that has not fully expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, and those states' health care outcomes are poorer than the 40 others.

Georgia weighs ban on synthetic hemp, while expanding medical cannabis

Georgia lawmakers weigh changes to hemp products and medical cannabis in the final days of the legislative session.

Lots of cavities as a kid? That may be a predictor of poor heart health.

Childhood cavities may signal more than dental trouble. New research links early tooth decay to higher risks of heart disease later in life.

Start earlier to lower your cholesterol for a healthy heart

Heart disease prevention gets a head start with updated guidelines recommending earlier screenings for adults and children.

AGING IN ATLANTA

Fun, prizes and more: Event informs seniors on health, estate basics

Did we mention there were prizes and emotional support llamas?

Sound baths are one of 2026’s biggest wellness trends

From stress relief to deep relaxation, sound baths are on the rise this year. Here’s where to try one in Atlanta and what to expect your first time.

Emory’s new Winship center takes a different approach to cancer treatment

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Change law to give more Georgia cancer patients access to world-class care

Georgia's Certificate of Need laws are blocking health centers from expanding services across the state. When it comes to cancer, those restrictions should end.

Atlanta’s socially anxious are facing their fears through improv

Atlanta’s socially anxious confront their fears through improv

Are you living with social anxiety? Atlanta's 'Curtain Up, Anxiety Down' improv course aims to help. It's also the subject of a new documentary.

What your body fat says about your cancer risk

New research led by an Emory oncologist links obesity to rising cancers in young adults and shows that losing 10% of body weight could make a difference.