Wellness

They thought they were too young for breast cancer. Then came the diagnosis.

Breast cancer can happen earlier than you think. Three Georgia women diagnosed before 40 share how they navigated treatment while balancing careers and young motherhood.

Breast cancer brought these Georgia moms together. Now they have a podcast.

How to keep your food safe during and after power outages

Breast Cancer Awareness - Falling Through The Cracks

Georgia breast cancer care: How mobile mammography expands access

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

Mind + Body

For women hoping to become pregnant after 40, Atlanta fertility experts recommend seeking an evaluation early to understand their options. (James Estrin/The New York Times)

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.

Georgia’s rural healthcare under strain after thousands drop insurance

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

Georgia must stop charging parents ‘erroneous’ fees, judge rules

Dr. Joy

Hold That Thought

How to take the pressure out of the holiday season

Hold That Thought

How do you want this next season to feel?

Hold That Thought

How to handle your last back-to-school season

Hold that Thought

4 friendship truths that can preserve your mental health

Hold that Thought

Imagine motherhood without the shame

Hold that Thought

The subtle red flags you may be overlooking in your relationship

Opinion and Voices

The Atlanta Beltline on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

GUEST COLUMN

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

Atlanta has not eliminated neighborhood inequality, but it has shown that neighborhood inequality can be reduced.

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

NEDRA RHONE

College Park deepfake shows need for real consequences under Georgia law

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When mental illness makes the headlines, remember help is closer than you think

More Wellness News

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.

A patient has their blood drawn at a medical facility in Miami, Jan. 8, 2026. (Eva Marie Uzcategui/The New York Times)

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.

Building stronger legs can support everyday movement, from climbing stairs to getting out of a chair. (Gritchelle Fallesgon/The New York Times)

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.

GUEST COLUMN

Respiratory virus season coming up. Find protection at your local pharmacy.

Vaccinations offer Georgians protections against deadly viruses like the flu. Georgia experienced a rough and costly respiratory virus season last year.

Where they stand: Bottoms, Jackson on abortion

Georgia’s restrictive abortion law took effect in 2022 after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Here’s where the candidates for Georgia governor stand on the issue.

Jim Bintliff carts Delaware River mud into his garage in Longport, N.J., on Sunday, July 24, 2022. (Hannah Beier/The New York Times)

6 things to clean in your home right now before fall arrives

A little planning can make your fall routine easier. A cleaning expert shares six things to start tackling now for a fresher, more comfortable home.

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

How do you want this next season to feel?

Feeling stuck can be a sign it’s time for a change. Here are tips to help you move forward and embrace a new season.

After her son’s death, a Georgia mom is speaking up about suicide and hope

Ashley Worthey lost her son Mason to suicide. Now, during Suicide Awareness Month, she is using her experience to raise awareness, support others and share a message of hope.

Feeling stressed? Cuddle with animals at these 5 Georgia experiences.

From alpaca yoga to Highland cow cuddling, these animal experiences offer a feel-good way to relax, reconnect and boost your well-being.