Wellness

Kasim Edebali, who played six seasons as a linebacker in the NFL, and his daughter Yara play a game on a tablet, in Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 25, 2023. (Patrick Junker/The New York Times)

Rethinking kids and screen time: Why balance matters more than limits

The pool isn’t just for kids. Here’s why adults are swimming for better health

A personal trainer helps a client properly grip battle ropes at a gym in Elkridge, Md., Nov. 10, 2022. (Dave Cooper/The New York Times)

After 40, many women find fitness feels different. Here’s why.

FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers

Iceberg lettuce is harvested at a farm near Yuma, Ariz., on March 6, 2012. (Nicole Bengiveno/The New York Times)

Cyclospora lettuce recall: How to wash produce safely

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia communities are paying the price for illicit vapes

Atlanta becomes first city to offer free smart bassinets to employees

4 sunscreen mistakes dermatologists want you to stop making

Georgia dermatologist Dr. Jessica Mercer shares the most common sunscreen mistakes she sees and how to better protect your skin from sun damage.

Is soccer really one of the healthiest sports? A Georgia doctor weighs in.

From heart health to fitness and mental wellbeing, an Emory expert explains how recreational soccer can offer unique benefits for adults of all ages.

Berry College graduate Kara Schmit gets a hug from her mom, Sue Schmit, Saturday, May 9, 2026. (Courtesy of Brant Sanderlin/Berry College)

The kids graduated. Now it’s the parents’ turn to embrace what’s next.

The empty nest transition can bring complicated emotions for parents. Experts share how to cope, stay connected and embrace what comes next.

A return to school puts health screenings, vaccines in the spotlight

Back-to-school season is approaching. But families still have time to book doctor’s appointments and complete required health screenings to ensure kids are ready to learn.

An Atlanta exhibition you can take with quite a few grains of salt

The Museum of Design Atlanta shakes out the history of salt in its new exhibition "Salt: A Design Story," covering 17th century salt flats to today's craft salt revival.

RISKY MEDICINE

Tempted to try a wellness or longevity treatment? Here’s what experts say.

Patients may not know that these treatments are experimental or about the risks they may pose. The latest in AJC's investigation on alternative medicine in Georgia.

Woman, hands and cramps or pain on sofa for menstruation, ovarian cysts and discomfort in lounge. Girl, home and abdominal ache for monthly cycle, period and tension or strain in house living room

NEDRA RHONE

To women with pelvic pain, ‘Womb suffering is not our birthright’

Too many women are told their pain is normal. It’s time to challenge a healthcare system that has overlooked nonpregnancy pelvic health for far too long.

OBITUARY

Dr. Grace Kim remembered for compassion, adventurous spirit

Dr. Grace Sung Un Kim was a beloved anesthesiologist who lived in Smyrna, worked for Wellstar and loved skiing, sailing and scuba diving.

Why soccer is so demanding on the heart

Soccer tests the heart with nonstop movement and repeated sprints. Learn how to stay safe, hydrated and recover properly in the summer heat.