Health

Your Personal Wellbeing in Times of Uncertainty

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By Dr. Nina Radcliff For most of us, daily life doesn’t look the same these days. We are living in ...

Safeguard Your Emotional Health During Any Crisis With These 7 Practical Steps

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By Phil Fischer In our interconnected world, global events impact all of us in one way or another. Knowing how ...

Practical Tips for Caregivers Facing a Pandemic

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Whether your role as a caregiver has you looking out for an elderly relative, children or both, chances are good ...

Is Chemistry the Solution to Weight Loss?

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

It’s estimated that the weight loss industry is worth around $72 billion. Each year, millions of people attempt to lose ...

How the Pandemic Affects the Elderly

How the Pandemic Affects the Elderly

Lake Oconee Boomers

Throughout the current coronavirus pandemic, certain concepts cement themselves in the public consciousness. Many can recite the physical distancing guidelines—stay ...

Reinventing Yourself: Who Will You Be Post COVID-19?

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By Kimberlee Davis There is no shortage of lessons to be learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the ...

7 Emotional Pivots to Make as The World Re-Opens

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

As the world slowly starts to reopen and there is a glimmer of hope of normal, even if it is ...

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 ...

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 ...