Craig Spinks’ doctor recommended he get vaccinated against COVID-19. But the retired special-education teacher in Evans hasn’t gotten vaccinated and doesn’t intend to. “I am a widower living alone,” Spinks said. “Can’t afford any vaccine reaction.” Jerry Parsons of Augusta is a long-haul trucker. He wears a mask in his […]
Are you looking for something fun for your kids or grandkids to do this summer? Look no further than your kitchen. Besides being a fun project, teaching kids to cook is a great opportunity to teach some life skills, including kitchen and food safety, nutrition and health, as well as […]
It’s not every day that a new song and its corresponding music video promotes mental health in such a forward way like 19-year-old artist Grace Gaustad’s “93 Days.” The new single, which tells the story of a young person seeking help and healing from trauma by visiting a therapist, shows […]
Photo credit: pamela_d_mcadams – Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary recall on several popular brands of carrots over concerns of salmonella contamination. The recall, which is led by Grimmway Farms, impacts bestselling brands like Bunny Luv and Cal Organics. “The recall was initiated as […]
Kurt Merkelz, M.D. More prescriptions do not necessarily mean better health outcomes. Deprescribing, which is the planned and supervised process of intentionally stopping a medication or reducing its dose, is a critically important part of delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care, especially for older adults. I commend AMDA — the Society […]
When shopping for new skin care products, how do you choose which brand to try when faced with so many options? Do you trust recommendations from a friend? Swear by beauty influencers? Read random reviews online? While these are all great ways to discover new products, sometimes it is best […]
“Our partnership with Piedmont will enable us to transform healthcare for the Augusta region,” Hugh Hamilton, chairman of the Richmond County Hospital Authority, said in a release from Augusta-based University Health Care System. Kevin Brown, CEO of Piedmont Healthcare, said purchasing the HCA hospitals “means providing high-quality care that is […]
(Photo : Why You Should Use a Doctor Supervised Weight Loss Program) There are many reasons why you should opt for a medically supervised weight loss plan. Primary among these reasons is that having a doctor supervise your weight loss ensures that they will monitor your overall health and well-being […]
pamela_d_mcadamsGetty Images The Food and Drug Administration has announced a voluntary recall on popular brands of carrots, including Bunny Luv and Cal Organics, over salmonella concerns. The company, Grimmway Farms, has also recalled shredded and chopped carrots that were sold to food manufacturers and food service distributors. No illnesses have […]
Those first few steps into skin care can feel more like leaps, but once you know the basics it all starts to become second nature. In fact, it can even start to feel a little fun — like a well-earned moment of self-care that begins and ends your day. But […]