Wellness

Don’t fight it. A midday snooze is actually good for your brain.

Georgia’s strongest couples share this trait, UGA study finds

Valentine’s Day gifts that feel thoughtful, cool and actually useful

AJC HER+STORY

This Atlanta executive went from corporate lawyer to nonprofit CEO

Dermatologists recommend this one home upgrade for dry winter skin

Music therapy helps a young Georgia patient find her voice

A life-saving skill everyone can use when it matters most

OPINION

When former CDC Director Bill Foege died, the world lost a hero

Former CDC Director Bill Foege saved millions of lives by helping eradicate smallpox. He worried until his death about dark forces undermining public health.

Is there a ‘super flu?’ Everything to know about the strain taking over Georgia

Learn how Subclade K, a variant of the influenza A virus, is affecting immune responses and contributing to this year’s intense flu season.

Everyone’s ditching their phones and ‘going analog.’ Here’s why.

Gen Z is going analog. Experts explain why people are stepping away from their phones — and the tools helping them reduce screen time and live more intentionally.

A student use her cell phone at the Bronx High School of Science in New York, Jan. 11, 2016. (Yana Paskova/The New York Times)

How to cope when the news fuels anxiety

Is headline anxiety bringing you down? Here are practical tips and strategies to help you manage constant exposure and protect your mental health.

Metro Atlanta survived the storm. Now what?

With the storm behind us and roads clearing up, it's time to assess the damage, ensure safety, and start planning next steps.

Georgia donor, recipient inspire a movement — and a movie

The film, “End the Wait,” follows two Georgia men whose kidney transplant journey inspired a nationwide push to save lives.

Dr. William (Bill) H. Foege, Atlanta global public health giant, dies at 89

Dr. William (Bill) H. Foege, a former CDC director who helped eradicate smallpox and whose health work saved millions of lives, died Saturday in Atlanta at the age of 89.

Karen Kavett, 33, works on a puzzle in Los Angeles, June 20, 2024. (Emanuel Hahn/The New York Times)

Snowed in and stir-crazy? Easy indoor habits to support mental health.

Indoor movement ideas, wellness habits and sanity-saving tips for those stuck at home during winter storms.

The new CDC deputy also a MAHA fan and vaccine skeptic

Dr. Ralph Abraham of Louisiana began as the CDC’s principal deputy director Jan. 5.

A pantry with many ingredients on the shelves. Prop Stylist: Kristine Trevino. (Julia Gartland/The New York Times)

Winter storm prep: Must-have items for every household

As a winter storm approaches, use this checklist to stock up on key items and keep your household prepared.

If you’re seeing hair loss, it might be time to try PRP

A new hair growth studio opens in Buckhead Village, bringing non-surgical PRP treatments and personalized hair restoration to Atlanta.

How to keep your food safe during and after power outages

Severe weather can wreak havoc on food storage and raise the risk of food poisoning. Learn how to keep your food and body safe during power outages.

How to prepare your home after a freeze warning

Here is what you should do to prepare your home for freezing temperatures.