Wellness

Not all treats are sweet on the teeth (or your wallet)

As chocolate prices climb, families may turn to cheaper Halloween treats. A Georgia dentist explains which candies pose the biggest risks and when to toss leftovers.

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Beyond allergy season: What to know about histamine and related conditions

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure unites Atlanta breast cancer survivors

RISKY MEDICINE

Black market for unapproved weight-loss drug thrives in Georgia

Medicare open enrollment: Common mistakes to avoid for 2027 coverage

Mind + Body

What happens to fertility after 40? Atlanta experts explain.

As celebrity pregnancies after 40 make headlines, Atlanta fertility experts explain what those announcements don't show about fertility, pregnancy and their options.

They came to fish. They stayed to talk about mental health.

Forget the treadmill: 4 unusual workouts taking over Georgia

Don’t skip leg day: 6 exercises to build stronger legs

Family Matters

Daycare safety in Georgia — A parents’ guide to choosing quality care

Six tips for how to compare Georgia daycares for licensing, child safety and ratings.

Five takeaways from the AJC’s investigation into daycare safety

After years of IVF, a Gwinnett teacher welcomes her first child at 41

Georgia’s rural healthcare under strain after thousands drop insurance

Dr. Joy

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How to take the pressure out of the holiday season

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How do you want this next season to feel?

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How to handle your last back-to-school season

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4 friendship truths that can preserve your mental health

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Imagine motherhood without the shame

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The subtle red flags you may be overlooking in your relationship

Opinion and Voices

GUEST COLUMNISTS

Georgia faces a dire physician shortage in the near future if we don’t act

Georgia needs bold, sweeping reform to ensure our physician workforce remains intact. Too many medical doctors are choosing to exit the field.

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Atlanta neighborhoods are healthier, safer and more stable than a decade ago

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Lindsay Clancy tragedy is rare. Perinatal mental health issues are not.

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College Park deepfake shows need for real consequences under Georgia law

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What happens to fertility after 40? Atlanta experts explain.

As celebrity pregnancies after 40 make headlines, Atlanta fertility experts explain what those announcements don't show about fertility, pregnancy and their options.

After years of IVF, a Gwinnett teacher welcomes her first child at 41

After years of fertility treatment and IVF, an Atlanta-area mom is celebrating her daughter, Tamia Janae, and sharing her journey to motherhood.

Georgia’s rural healthcare under strain after thousands drop insurance

Medical providers from all over rural Georgia are reporting new strain since the beginning of the year — the result of major policy changes in Washington.

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How to take the pressure out of the holiday season

Feeling overwhelmed by holiday expectations? These tips can help you set boundaries, rethink traditions, manage spending and focus on what makes the season meaningful.

No family history of breast cancer? Most women with the disease didn’t either.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches, Georgia experts explain breast cancer risk, mammograms and what women should know about screening.

They came to fish. They stayed to talk about mental health.

Atlanta nonprofit Fishing the Good Fight uses fishing, the outdoors and community to help men connect, build friendships and talk openly about mental health.

Forget the treadmill: 4 unusual workouts taking over Georgia

These fitness classes are rethinking exercise with technology, music and a little childhood nostalgia.

Why ‘grandma hobbies’ are making a comeback and where to do them in Atlanta

The popularity of crafting and traditional arts like sewing, knitting and needlepoint, also known as "grandma hobbies," are on the rise. Here's where to go in Atlanta.

A1C explained: What’s behind the number and why it matters

More than one-third of Georgia adults have prediabetes, and most don’t know it. Here’s what your A1C number means and why it matters.

Don’t skip leg day: 6 exercises to build stronger legs

From squats to Romanian deadlifts, a Georgia fitness specialist shares six exercises for stronger legs and explains how beginners can work them into their routines.