health
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Athens-Clarke County
Market In Pre-Owned Diabetic Strips Worries Experts
This article originally appeared in Georgia Health News. The small yellow yard signs began to appear this spring, seemingly overnight and without fanfare. They’re peppered across the parking lots of shopping centers and along the stretch of U.S. Route 78 that runs through downtown Athens. “WE BUY DIABETIC TEST STRIPS,” reads…
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Athens-Clarke County
Planet Fitness Offers Teens Free Summer Workouts to Improve Youth Health
For teens looking to get in shape this summer, Planet Fitness is offering a “Teen Summer Challenge” that will allow teenagers ages 15-18 to workout for free at any location. According to a study conducted by Common Sense, a nonprofit group dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Women Business Owners Join Together for Support, Empowerment
A love for Athens, a passion for healthy living and a desire to empower women unites three female business owners in Athens. They say that despite the struggles of being a woman business owner, they have overcome those struggles together by forming a group for business and friendship. Connie Popwell…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Athletics Hires Athens Native to Lead Football Sports Nutrition
Collier Perno, a former coordinator of sports nutrition at the University of Florida, is back home with the Dawgs as the new director of performance nutrition for Georgia Football. #ComeHomeCollier Unlike other sports nutritionists, she was heavily sought after on social media by head coach Kirby Smart and UGA…
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Health
When to Let Go of Leftovers: Thanksgiving Food Should Be Eaten Today
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but the food is left over. However, this food should not last for long. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, leftovers from Thanksgiving need to be thrown out today, Nov. 26. So go ahead and finish off the turkey and stuffing, but today is the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Builders, Researchers Say Poor Housing Quality Can Be Linked to Poor Health
Some building professionals in Athens, Ga., said they have seen poor building practices result in low-quality housing, which in turn can affect the health of those who reside in such homes. Jeremy Field is the building science manager for Imery Group, a business specializing in high performance and eco-friendly construction.…
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Health
Global Handwashing Day Aims to Fight Germs
Have you washed your hands today? How about every day? October 15th is Global Handwashing Day, a reminder for all of us to protect ourselves from germs. Hand washing is an important step we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others, especially during flu season. Flu…
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Health
Buying Time: Dog Owners Face Dilemma of Holding on or Letting Go
“Roof!” Enzo growled, chasing his sister Lula through the back yard of their Bogart home. They had done this hundreds of times before, only this time, something was different about him. His coat, speckled with black and brown fur, now had shaven patches throughout it, and as he chased his…
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Where to Dispose of Unwanted Medicine
If your medicine is expired, unused or just unwanted, you can dispose of the medication at your local police station. A secured collection box is available at the Athens-Clarke-County Police East Precinct and the West Precinct between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.…
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Cold Weather Snap Helps Sleep Patterns
One thing people can’t live without is sleep. Although people can trick their bodies and survive off little sleep, the human body does need rest. Everyone has his/her preference on how to sleep and when to do it. Some people may like to sleep in a warm cozy bed, while…