Wellness

Pets are often seen as companions, but research suggests they may also play a role in improving mental and physical health in meaningful ways.

National data shows Georgia ranks worst for mental health in the country and is among the 10 most vulnerable states for depression and loneliness levels.

Atlanta visitors will experience the city’s renowned Southern hospitality, along with its heat and humidity. Here’s how to stay safe at outdoor FIFA World Cup events.

Hundreds of Georgia wellness clinics promote unproven treatments with little oversight from one of the nation’s weakest medical boards, an AJC investigation found.

Two doctors ran afoul of the DOJ after moving to Georgia from Tennessee so they could use chelation, a treatment for removing heavy metals, as a cure-all and billed Medicare.

Try these expert-backed tips to help you tone up, build strength and feel more confident this summer, plus advice on when a planned cheat meal can fit in.

From watering and pruning to heat-friendly options, these expert gardening tips will help your plants thrive through Georgia's summer heat.

The Atlanta Braves join a growing list of MLB teams taking part in the “Playing with Heart” initiative to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention.

An old photo, anniversary or Facebook 'memory' can stir up painful emotions. Here's how to honor those unexpected triggers and move forward.

When pediatric emergencies happen, specialized care isn’t always close by. Here’s how Georgia hospitals are working to change that.