Too much sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even if you exercise regularly, study finds
Prolonged sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even with daily exercise, according to a new study. Here's what the researchers found.
Prolonged sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even with daily exercise, according to a new study. Here's what the researchers found.
Rare genetic mutation allows some people to thrive on 4 hours of sleep, study suggests
Researchers have found another new gene mutation that may be linked to people being able to function normally on just four hours of sleep.
Researchers have found another new gene mutation that may be linked to people being able to function normally on just four hours of sleep.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy
WeightWatchers, a company that started with one housewife in New York and grew to be the biggest company of its kind, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
WeightWatchers, a company that started with one housewife in New York and grew to be the biggest company of its kind, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
National Nurses Week: Best states for nurses revealed in new study
A new study suggests that nursing continues to be one of the most rewarding and stable career paths in the United States. Here’s which state topped the list.
A new study suggests that nursing continues to be one of the most rewarding and stable career paths in the United States. Here’s which state topped the list.
Cigarette smoking has declined sharply in US: Here are the numbers, according to research
Researchers in a study found that the largest drop in cigarette smoking was among young Americans.
Researchers in a study found that the largest drop in cigarette smoking was among young Americans.
2025 Publix Atlanta Marathon falls short: Course error impacts finish times
Organizers of the 2025 Publix Atlanta Marathon announced this week that the course measured short of the full 26.2-mile distance.
Organizers of the 2025 Publix Atlanta Marathon announced this week that the course measured short of the full 26.2-mile distance.
Pollen season intensifies across Georgia | How allergy experts are responding
It is safe to say a lot of people are suffering from pollen problems.
It is safe to say a lot of people are suffering from pollen problems.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
Remote Australian town with population of 500 needs a doctor; here's what they're offering
The remote town is offering a hefty salary and other perks in an effort to attract a new physician.
The remote town is offering a hefty salary and other perks in an effort to attract a new physician.
Which US city is the healthiest to live in?
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
Alpharetta Fire Department launches community AED program to save lives
Alpharetta Fire Department is enhancing public access to AEDs and training community volunteers to respond to cardiac arrests before emergency crews arrive.
Alpharetta Fire Department is enhancing public access to AEDs and training community volunteers to respond to cardiac arrests before emergency crews arrive.
Mom of Archer football player who died on the field honors his memory with AED donation
The mother of a former student athlete who died from sudden cardiac arrest makes a lifesaving donation to a local high school.
The mother of a former student athlete who died from sudden cardiac arrest makes a lifesaving donation to a local high school.
Blood clots claim lives of young athletes, families advocate for awareness
Gov. Brian Kemp declared March as Blood Clot Awareness Month in Georgia.
Gov. Brian Kemp declared March as Blood Clot Awareness Month in Georgia.
Plan for pickleball courts puts Tucker residents in a bit of a pickle
The City of Tucker could bring the game of pickleball to town in a big way.
The City of Tucker could bring the game of pickleball to town in a big way.
This breakfast food might prevent colon cancer
A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.
A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.
Hungover after the Super Bowl? Here’s how to cure it fast
The morning after the Super Bowl can be rough. Here’s how to ease your headache, nausea, and fatigue with science-backed remedies.
The morning after the Super Bowl can be rough. Here’s how to ease your headache, nausea, and fatigue with science-backed remedies.
Teen wrestler without hand defying odds using high-tech prosthetic
Anthony Robusto, a 17-year-old from Hall County, has had quite a journey.
Anthony Robusto, a 17-year-old from Hall County, has had quite a journey.
Feds target Ozempic, Wegovy for lower Medicare prices
The drugs are part of Medicare's list of medications that are going to be negotiated for lower prices.
The drugs are part of Medicare's list of medications that are going to be negotiated for lower prices.
FDA proposes putting nutrition labels on the front of food packages
The FDA proposes front-of-package nutrition labels to help consumers quickly identify levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars in packaged foods.
The FDA proposes front-of-package nutrition labels to help consumers quickly identify levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars in packaged foods.