Is playing chess a weight-loss hack?
Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.
Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.
Are you ‘Fit for Duty?’ Woodstock officers invite public to workout with them
Woodstock police say they have a unique new program to engage with community members that may also help them pick up a few new recruits.
Woodstock police say they have a unique new program to engage with community members that may also help them pick up a few new recruits.
What color is your child’s swimwear? It might just save their lives
Choosing your child’s swimsuit might be more of an aesthetic choice, but experts warn parents and guardians that the color might just help save your child’s life.
Choosing your child’s swimsuit might be more of an aesthetic choice, but experts warn parents and guardians that the color might just help save your child’s life.
Study suggests this free activity can reduce lower back pain
A new Australian study found that a simple walking and education program can significantly reduce the recurrence of lower back pain.
A new Australian study found that a simple walking and education program can significantly reduce the recurrence of lower back pain.
Kennesaw Mountain to restrict vehicular access to enhance safety on summit road
Changes will soon be coming to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield. Driving to the top of the mountain will soon be off limits for cars.
Changes will soon be coming to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield. Driving to the top of the mountain will soon be off limits for cars.
Equinox offers whopping $40K gym membership with personalized wellness program: 'New era'
Equinox is upping the ante on expensive gym memberships.
Equinox is upping the ante on expensive gym memberships.
Raleigh woman helps test experimental procedure to reduce food cravings, add weight loss
Mary Morgan Mills, now 34, spent years trying to lose weight, tripped up by near constant food cravings. Then, in 2023, the Raleigh mental health counselor underwent an experimental procedure designed to reduce her cravings and help her lose weight. The study, she says, was a turning point.
Mary Morgan Mills, now 34, spent years trying to lose weight, tripped up by near constant food cravings. Then, in 2023, the Raleigh mental health counselor underwent an experimental procedure designed to reduce her cravings and help her lose weight. The study, she says, was a turning point.
Skyrocketing diabetes medication costs force life-and-death decisions for patients
The cost of diabetes medications is on the rise.
The cost of diabetes medications is on the rise.
New AI tool may help doctors pick the right weight loss, diabetes drug for patients
Researchers at Emory's Goizueta Business School and Emory School of Medicine have developed an AI tool to designed to help primary care providers decide whether a weight loss or diabetes injectable will be a good fit for their patients.
Researchers at Emory's Goizueta Business School and Emory School of Medicine have developed an AI tool to designed to help primary care providers decide whether a weight loss or diabetes injectable will be a good fit for their patients.
After 30 years of failed diets, Cartersville teacher loses 150 pounds
After 30 years of struggling with her weight, Sara Tornincasa of Cartersville, Georgia, has lost 150 pounds in the last 18 months, thanks to weight loss surgery and completely rethinking how she eats and exercises.
After 30 years of struggling with her weight, Sara Tornincasa of Cartersville, Georgia, has lost 150 pounds in the last 18 months, thanks to weight loss surgery and completely rethinking how she eats and exercises.
After losing 150+ pounds, Cherokee County woman undergoes excess skin removal surgery
After losing more than 150 pounds, Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs was left with sagging skin around her waist. So, she decided to do something about it.
After losing more than 150 pounds, Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs was left with sagging skin around her waist. So, she decided to do something about it.
Gwinnett County Schools champion education approach to combat youth vaping crisis
Gwinnett County school officials are sounding the alarm about the dangers of vaping among their students.
Gwinnett County school officials are sounding the alarm about the dangers of vaping among their students.
Choosing the right weight loss plan can be tricky | These tips from an obesity physician might help
Many of us have tried diets and weight-loss programs, some successful, others not so much.
Many of us have tried diets and weight-loss programs, some successful, others not so much.
David Beckham's $10M lawsuit against Mark Wahlberg's fitness company will go to trial
David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg's companies will battle it out in court over money the English soccer star claims F45 owes him.
David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg's companies will battle it out in court over money the English soccer star claims F45 owes him.
'I feel blessed': Delta pilot survives stroke, returns to flying again
Jeff Vickers was supposed to be alone in a Lima, Peru, hotel room on the morning of February 20, 2021. Instead, after being exposed to a COVID-19-positive crew member, the Delta Airlines Captain was at quarantining at home in Peachtree City. That change of plans likely saved Vickers' life.
Jeff Vickers was supposed to be alone in a Lima, Peru, hotel room on the morning of February 20, 2021. Instead, after being exposed to a COVID-19-positive crew member, the Delta Airlines Captain was at quarantining at home in Peachtree City. That change of plans likely saved Vickers' life.
Having trouble sleeping? It could be for this surprising reason, experts say
Two sleep specialists are revealing essential ingredients for high-quality sleep.
Two sleep specialists are revealing essential ingredients for high-quality sleep.
No link between Ozempic and suicide, EU drug regulators say
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
‘Ozempic babies’: Is the weight loss drug leading to surprise pregnancies?
Ozempic and Wegovy have steadily gained popularity for people trying to lose weight, but it's also being connected to another unexpected result: pregnancy.
Ozempic and Wegovy have steadily gained popularity for people trying to lose weight, but it's also being connected to another unexpected result: pregnancy.
How old are you really? Tests reveal your 'biological' age
Commercial tests can help you determine your biological age, the rate at which your cells are aging. Dr. Sharon Bergquist, an Emory Healthcare internist, says, there are a lot of ways we can slow down the aging process.
Commercial tests can help you determine your biological age, the rate at which your cells are aging. Dr. Sharon Bergquist, an Emory Healthcare internist, says, there are a lot of ways we can slow down the aging process.