Study: Screen time linked to cognitive issues in children born preterm
School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.
School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.
Georgia health officials see climb in summer respiratory viruses in children
Wellstar Health System doctors confirm Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV cases are on the rise in the Peach State. RSV typically peaks in the late fall and wraps up around spring. This year, cases are ramping up in July.
Wellstar Health System doctors confirm Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV cases are on the rise in the Peach State. RSV typically peaks in the late fall and wraps up around spring. This year, cases are ramping up in July.
Man goes into cardiac arrest while swimming, alarm system helps save his life
Man goes into cardiac arrest while swimming at his local YMCA. A drowning detection system helps save his life.
Man goes into cardiac arrest while swimming at his local YMCA. A drowning detection system helps save his life.
Residents, staff of Acworth assisted living facility blindsided by verbal eviction notice
Tranquil Gardens Assisted Living Facility's staff, residents and their family members are in disbelief after learning the facility will be permanently closing its doors at the end of the week.
Tranquil Gardens Assisted Living Facility's staff, residents and their family members are in disbelief after learning the facility will be permanently closing its doors at the end of the week.
Kids age 1 to 4 most at risk for drowning death, American Academy of Pediatrics study finds
A new report by the Amerian Academy of Pediatrics found that children between the ages of 1 and 4 are at the highest risk of die from drowning, followed by teens between 15 and 19 who were mostly male.
A new report by the Amerian Academy of Pediatrics found that children between the ages of 1 and 4 are at the highest risk of die from drowning, followed by teens between 15 and 19 who were mostly male.
Metro Atlanta studio takes fitness to 'Sky'-high levels
The Sky Barre is a local fitness studio where instructors say "hanging around" is the best way to burn calories and build strength.
The Sky Barre is a local fitness studio where instructors say "hanging around" is the best way to burn calories and build strength.
CDC: Sharp decline in cancer screenings for women during COVID-19 pandemic
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Routine exercise could lead to Medicare savings later, study finds
A recent study revealed younger adults could annually save between $824 and $1,874 in later Medicare costs if they routinely exercise.
A recent study revealed younger adults could annually save between $824 and $1,874 in later Medicare costs if they routinely exercise.
Wellness gets 'prime' attention inside local Amazon facility
Workers inside Stone Mountain's massive Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center are considered "industrial athletes," and are treated as such by the facility's injury prevention specialists.
Workers inside Stone Mountain's massive Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center are considered "industrial athletes," and are treated as such by the facility's injury prevention specialists.
Miscarriage risk 43% higher for Black women, new study suggests
Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than White women, a new study revealed.
Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than White women, a new study revealed.
Pedego 'Hello Fun Tour' stops in Atlanta
Been wanting to try out an electric bike? A new shop in Atlanta has plenty to choose from.
Been wanting to try out an electric bike? A new shop in Atlanta has plenty to choose from.
Mothers encouraging others during Black Maternal Health Week
Black women are up to four times more likely to die before, during, or a year after childbirth, according to the CDC.
Black women are up to four times more likely to die before, during, or a year after childbirth, according to the CDC.
Community rallies outside South DeKalb YMCA to protest possible closure
Community members are worried that the location’s temporary closure will become permanent and take resources from undeserved communities.
Community members are worried that the location’s temporary closure will become permanent and take resources from undeserved communities.
Dreams take flight at Chamblee stunt gym
Tighten that harness and stay focused ... because class is in session at stunt school!
Tighten that harness and stay focused ... because class is in session at stunt school!
‘Tragic accident’: Peloton CEO confirms child died after accident involving treadmill
The CEO of Peloton, John Foley, announced that a child was killed using one of their treadmills, according to a letter published Thursday on the Peloton website.
The CEO of Peloton, John Foley, announced that a child was killed using one of their treadmills, according to a letter published Thursday on the Peloton website.
After a year apart, grandparents brace for reunion with grandchildren
It's been a year since Sue Landa of LaGrange, Georgia, last hugged her 5 grandchildren. That is about to change, thanks to new guidance from the CDC.
It's been a year since Sue Landa of LaGrange, Georgia, last hugged her 5 grandchildren. That is about to change, thanks to new guidance from the CDC.
Health club protocols changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Can you exercise with strangers safely amid the pandemic? An official with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta believes you can.
Can you exercise with strangers safely amid the pandemic? An official with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta believes you can.
Getting in shape with a different kind of 'sweet'
It's time to move on from those Valentine's Day chocolates and refocus on fitness with a different kind of "sweet."
It's time to move on from those Valentine's Day chocolates and refocus on fitness with a different kind of "sweet."
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Know the signs
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, so it can be difficult to know if you’re exposed to high concentrations of it.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, so it can be difficult to know if you’re exposed to high concentrations of it.
Dry January is moist for some at the rocky start of 2021
Dry January has brought on the desired benefits for many among the millions participating around the world. But a tumultuous year has left others struggling.
Dry January has brought on the desired benefits for many among the millions participating around the world. But a tumultuous year has left others struggling.