Wellness

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

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

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.

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.

3 expert tips for helping kids adjust to daylight saving time

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

This one thing may leave you feeling more fulfilled in relationships

GUEST COLUMN

Ga. small businesses shouldn’t have to sacrifice health care coverage to grow

Need to grieve ‘out loud’? Atlanta’s wind phones will take your call

Atlanta Wind Phone a natural fit in permanent home at Oakland Cemetery

The Grief House's art installation now has a permanent home at one of Atlanta's historic cemeteries. For those grieving, it's an opportunity to share their feelings out loud.

NEDRA RHONE

‘Teen takeovers’ signal the need for deeper, more meaningful connection

Behind 'teen takeovers' is a longing for a sense of mattering, calling for stronger efforts to reconnect young people to peers, mentors and community.

Georgia mom, nurse launches YouTube series to teach kids everyday wellness

"Nurse Dolly" is a kid-friendly web series teaching healthy habits and everyday wellness, quickly winning over parents and helping youngsters feel confident about checkups.

Sarah Eldridge stands outside her home in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (Courtesy of Jared Worsham)

INSPIRE ATLANTA

After Sarah: A devoted mother prepares her young family for life without her

At 41, Sarah Eldridge prepared her husband and young daughters to live without her in video messages that can teach us all about grace.

‘Survivor’ is harder than you think

For two Atlanta alumni from Season 50, “Survivor” begins long before the plane ride to Fiji. It's a test of both mental grit and physical endurance.

Staying active is secret to aging well, says 90-year-old tennis player

Staying active is the secret to aging well, says 90-year-old tennis player

John Lamb started playing tennis at 75. Now 90, he plays for hours each week and credits daily movement to his strength and longevity.

11 Black-owned wellness spaces to celebrate this February

Take care of yourself and support Black-owned businesses this Black History Month. Explore something new and let wellness be a part of your celebration.

There's no question it feels good and relaxes you. But does massage really affect sore muscles? (Nicholas Sansone/The New York Times)

What lymphatic drainage really does for your body

Lymphatic drainage is trending on social media, but it’s rooted in science. Here’s how it works and where to try it in metro Atlanta.

A scan of Andrew Miles' chest showing his implanted artificial heart device. (Courtesy of Emory Healthcare)

Georgia teen is thriving at home without a heart

A Savannah teen is temporarily living at home with a total artificial heart, one of only a few in the U.S., while awaiting a lifesaving transplant.

Teen program preps next generation of Georgia’s health care workers

As health care worker shortages grow, Wellstar Health System's VolunTeen program is giving Georgia teens early, hands-on exposure to the realities of hospital care.

Feeling inspired by the Olympics? Ease into winter sports the smart way.

If the Olympics have inspired you to try a winter sport — or simply get more active — there are smart steps you can take to do it safely and effectively.