Wellness

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

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

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

Where they stand: Bottoms, Jackson on abortion

Mind + Body

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.

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

What is an anxiety bag? Gen Z’s ‘panic pouch’ trend, explained.

Giddy up! Meet the Atlanta group building community for queer country dancing.

Family Matters

As the seasons change, the garage can be an easy-to-overlook spot for a seasonal cleaning and organizing reset. (Hannah Beier/The New York Times 2022)

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.

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

What parents need to know about Trump’s proposed changes to childhood vaccines

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

Dr. Joy

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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

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4 spring cleaning tasks for your mental health

Opinion and Voices

New medical doctors receive their degrees from Morehouse School of Medicine in May. Unfortunately, a 2025 JAMA Internal Medicine study revealed Black physicians die at more than twice the rate of white doctors. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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The hidden toll on Black doctors: We are saving lives but losing our own.

We have a health crisis among Black doctors, and healing Black physicians is how we start to heal medicine itself.

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Sickle cell disease has endured so long. There should be better treatments.

NEDRA RHONE

New CDC director must overcome credibility contradiction

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Georgia’s Meta settlement should go to nurturing and healing children

More Wellness News

Audience members join hands while listening to a speaker at Airway, an open-mic storytelling event for doctors to share their experiences, at the Brooklyn Public Library on June 7, 2025. (Laila Stevens/The New York Times)

What is an anxiety bag? Gen Z’s ‘panic pouch’ trend, explained.

Anxiety bags, also called panic pouches, are trending among Gen Z. Here’s what they are, what to put inside and how they may help.

Giddy up! Meet the Atlanta group building community for queer country dancing.

More than 500 people gathered in Atlanta for Hoedown South, a four-day convention celebrating queer country dancing, lessons and community.

Sardines. (Heather Willensky/The New York Times)

‘Skin care in a can’: How TikTok turned sardines into a viral beauty trend

Sardines are going viral on social media as a skin-care trend. A Georgia expert explains their potential benefits for skin health and what claims may be overblown.

Mosquitoes in DeKalb, Fulton counties test positive for West Nile virus

Mosquitoes in DeKalb, Fulton test positive for West Nile virus

Health officials in DeKalb and Fulton counties are urging residents to practice caution after mosquitoes from multiple areas tested positive for West Nile virus.

Trending ‘stranger session’ photo shoots are helping singles look for love

A new dating trend is bringing strangers together for couples-style photo shoots, and a Georgia photographer has gone viral for her take on the experience.

What parents need to know about Trump’s proposed changes to childhood vaccines

Georgia doctors are raising concerns about President Trump’s proposed changes to the childhood vaccine schedule and what it could mean for families.

Matthew Shalhoub, left, and Jennifer Shalhoub sit in Row Z a couple days before their babyÕs due date, during the U.S. Open tennis tournament, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, on Aug. 30, 2024. (Jos A. Alvarado Jr./The New York Times)

A BETTER YOU

The right way to argue with someone you love

Disagreements are a normal part of any relationship. Here are five ground rules for handling conflict with your partner in a healthier, more respectful way.

Bar Ana is what pastry chef Claudia Martinez always wanted for Atlanta

How much coffee is good for you? Here’s what new research says.

How much coffee is too much? Doctors break down the latest research on coffee, caffeine and potential health benefits for your heart, liver and brain.

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

How to handle your last back-to-school season

After years of school schedules, first days and routines, the final back-to-school season can feel bittersweet. These reminders can help parents adjust to what comes next.

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

How much screen time is too much? An expert shares advice on helping children build healthy digital habits without the pressure of perfection.