Wellness

Atlanta is a city that’s widely known for its hustle mentality, but that culture could be taking a negative toll on the well-being of the city’s residents.

Drum roll please … A new study says if you played an instrument as a kid, chances are you have better thinking skills than those who didn’t.

With the outbreak of COVID-19 and concerns over monkeypox, we’re all too familiar with the spread of contagious illnesses.

A new national hotline, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, recently launched to connect those experiencing suicidal, substance use and/or a mental health crisis with trained crisis counselors that can provide direct, life-saving services.

August welcomes the start of school, more hot weather and an opportunity to do something for yourself during National Wellness Month.

I have decision fatigue – so much so that I couldn’t figure out what to write for my column.

According to the CDC’s case count map, Georgia now has 330 confirmed monkeypox cases.

Just breathing in the wonderful soothing aromas of Woodhouse Spa Buckhead was enough to set the mood for my afternoon of relaxation.

Captions such as “signs you have depression,” now flood TikTok feeds as part of a popular trend where users claim widely felt emotions are indications of serious mental disorders.

We all know how the heat hits differently in the summer – sweating, exhaustion and discomfort are all common side effects.

During my first wedding at age 22 – three weeks after the partial meltdown of nuclear reactor No.

My best hair day ever was in seventh grade when the yearbook photographer took class officer photos.

In this first excerpt from the new humorous memoir “Headscape,” author Chris Schroder sets the scene of his hair loss journey. Available today on Amazon. Perfect for a Father’s Day gift.

While honoring National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Atlanta Women’s Expo, taking place this weekend, May 21-22, at Cobb Galleria Centre.

The average American spends about as much time on their computer as they do sleeping – about eight hours a day – and that is taking its toll on our eyes.

I’ve had many conversations lately about mental health and trauma healing… Now, it’s time to clear and release the impact of past trauma.

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed each May since 1949, but after the past two years, it’s more important than ever.

The BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron made headlines recently as the strand rapidly moved across European countries and into the United States.

We all know the feeling – itchy throat, runny nose, nonstop sneezing.Is it a cold? Nope.

We all know about the problem with plastic and how it’s polluting the world.

According to Emory University’s recent findings reported in the CDC’s publication Emerging Infectious Diseases, several lone star ticks in Georgia have been infected with the Heartland virus.

Advancements in the fitness world change the way people view their workouts.

Sciatica.I always thought that is an old person thing. Well, here I am at 51 with a raging case.

We know it’s hard to move around during the day.Try these three easy stretches from your desk:1.

For those wanting to start the year off on a healthy foot, in addition to Dry January, there’s the Vegan January challenge.

Less than two months after Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an executive order lifting the city-wide mask mandate, it was officially reissued on Dec. 21.

New year, new you! Several podcasts are available to help improve your well-being and maybe even gain a new perspective: • How To Fail With Elizabeth Day celebrates the things that haven’t gone right.

Sometimes the holiday cheer is overshadowed by a lesser fun winter counterpart.

As the holidays begin and we celebrate over the many events shared in this issue and gather with family/friends over good food and beverage, slow down, rest, be present, practice gratitude and disconnect to connect.

A common myth about Daylight Saving Time is that farmers advocated for the implementation of the practice, but in reality, the shift gave them less time to get their crops to market.