Wellness

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

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

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4 spring cleaning tasks for your mental health

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

Georgia weighs ban on synthetic hemp, while expanding medical cannabis

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

Start earlier to lower your cholesterol for a healthy heart

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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.

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March for Life in Atlanta was just the beginning. Join our growing movement.

Georgia March for Life 2026 took place at the State Capitol, calling attention to the pro-life movement and to supporting pregnancy resource centers in the Peach State.

A guide to the most popular skin treatments right now

From BBL to CO2 laser, here's everything you need to know about today's most popular skin treatments, including who should skip them and what the science says.

An instructor with Equinox teaches a treadmill running class in New York on September 26, 2014. (Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times)

Morning vs. evening workouts: Fitness expert says trends are changing

Are you an early bird exerciser or a workout-optimizing night owl? Evening workouts are on the rise, as the gym is increasingly becoming a primary social outlet.

The Galloway Method: How walk breaks can improve your running

Jeff Galloway’s run-walk method helped millions run farther with fewer injuries. Here’s how the Galloway Method works and how beginners can start today.

The yellow haze returns: Metro Atlanta residents cope with allergy season

For allergy sufferers, weeks of yellow dust bring sinus pressure, itchy eyes and scratchy throats. A physician shares tips for relief.

Here’s what to eat during Atlanta’s pollen season

Some people should avoid spicy food, and others might want to incorporate more antioxidants.

Fred Nagurney, 5, reads a book as his mom, Sarah O’Brien, takes a photo during the 20th anniversary celebration of the Little Shop of Stories in Atlanta on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Most kids don’t get enough sleep. Here’s why parents often miss the signs.

A new study found only 14% of kids are meeting national sleep guidelines. Here's what parents are missing, and what actually helps.

People walk their dogs on the Westside Beltline Trail near Rose Circle Park in Atlanta on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Doctors are prescribing green space. Here’s how to fit it into a busy week.

Doctors are now prescribing time outside as seriously as diet and exercise. Here's the science behind nature exposure and how to hit your weekly dose.