Health & Wellness

Your trusted source for feeling your best—physically, mentally, and emotionally. From managing health conditions to preventive care and everyday wellness tips, find expert advice tailored to the 50+ lifestyle.

4 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp Right Now

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Like our bodies, as we age it is important to keep our minds as healthy as can be. Carol Barkes, ...

Assessing Falls Can Help Seniors Avoid Leading Cause of Serious Injuries Among Older Americans

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Every year, millions of senior citizens fall — threatening their health, independence and even their lives. Fall injuries also rack ...

Five Things Centenarians Taught Me about Longevity

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By Judy Gaman A few years back, while writing the book Age to Perfection: How to Thrive to 100, Happy, Healthy, ...

Three Ways to Improve Circulation

Three Ways to Improve Circulation

Lake Oconee Boomers

The circulatory system keeps your blood flowing and your body moving. It’s one of the most important functions of your ...

How Your Friends Affect Your Health

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By Pete Bissonette How many friends do you have? If your doctor isn’t asking now, they may start soon. According ...

Ten Tips for Effective Communication With Your Doctor

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By Dr. Karen Trollope-Kumar Sometimes my work as a family doctor the days don’t always go as expected. On a busy ...

How Staying Safe By Telehealth Also Means Keeping Cyber-Secure

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted social distancing as a safety measure across the country. How this new normal affects general ...

Common Car Issues to Look Out For

Common Car Issues to Look Out For

Lake Oconee Boomers

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most people are not driving as much as before. Still, even small trips to the ...

Make No Bones About It, Osteoporosis is Serious

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Some 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Yet, a disconcerting number ...

3 Key Keto Diet Challenges … Solved!

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Experts address top 3 keto diet problems, provide solutions for each By Merilee A. Kern, MBA Embracing a new diet ...

Seek Appropriate Medical Care During COVID-19

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

While many non-essential and elective healthcare services have been postponed as a result of novel coronavirus, those with illness and ...

Immune Strengtheners Boomers Need Most

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By: Dr. Christine Horner, MD, author of “Radiant Health, Ageless Beauty” As baby boomers, our risk of contracting COVID-19 and ...

Exercise for Seniors: The Best Decision You Can Make for Your Health

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Physical activity and exercise are good for you – at every age. For older adults, being physically active is vital ...

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How to Create a Bedroom Oasis Optimal for Excellent Sleep

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Can’t sleep? You’re not alone. Only 11% of Americans say they get excellent sleep on a regular basis, while 18% ...

A 5-Step Coronavirus Survival Plan for Seniors

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By Chris Orestis As the Coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, and now is becoming more widespread by the ...