Feeling tired and foggy-headed? You may have a vitamin B12 deficiency
Anywhere from 1.5% to 15% of American adults have a vitamin B12 deficiency. Eating a healthy balanced diet will help avoid a deficiency, but that may not always be enough.
Climbing stairs may lower heart disease risk, study finds
Researchers categorized individuals based on how often they climbed the stairs and monitored for any development of heart disease.
Fulton Fresh Mobile Market brings free produce, cooking demonstrations to 'food deserts'
Residents in Fulton County will soon have the opportunity to get free produce and learn some healthy recipes.
Versatile sweet potatoes packed with nutrients for your diet
It may be hard to find a vegetable as good for you and packed with nutrients as the humble sweet potato.
Georgia soccer play back in game after major hip surgery
Christina Davenport was a rising high school soccer star in Georgia before being sidelined by major hip surgery.
Study finds U.S. heart disease deaths connected to obesity have tripled in 20 Years
A recent report revealed that obesity-related cardiovascular deaths among U.S. populations tripled between 1999 and 2020.
Yoga, exercise training may reduce asthma symptoms, study shows
A new study has revealed that certain types of exercise training can actually enhance respiratory function and exercise capacity in adults with asthma.
The Home Depot Backyard hosts first-ever Peloton Field Day
Peloton fans packed into Atlanta’s The Home Depot Backyard this morning, working up a sweat during a first-of-its-kind event for the fitness phenomenon.
Even just 1 alcoholic drink a day may increase blood pressure, study finds
Researchers analyzed modest intakes of alcohol in contrast to previous studies that have shown that consuming high amounts can lead to higher blood pressure levels.
New hair loss treatments may be on the way after major discovery, researchers say
Researchers from the University of California identified a molecule that's linked to faster hair growth, a San Diego biopharmaceutical company has announced.
Son of NBA's LeBron James suffered cardiac arrest during practice: What you should know about SCA
Following news that Bronny James, the son of NBA player LeBron James, was taken to the hospital after he collapsed during a morning practice, there are questions over why a seemingly healthy young person could suffer a cardiac arrest. Here's what you should know about Sudden Cardiac Arrests, and what you need to do when someone has suffered an SCA.
Indonesian fitness influencer Justyn Vicky crushed to death by 450-pound barbell
Justyn Vicky, who had amassed over 30,000 followers on Instagram, suffered a fatal accident when he was trying to stretch his legs while holding the barbell over his shoulders. He was accompanied by a spotter.
Study reveals weekend-only workouts can also boost heart health
Researchers learned that limiting exercise weekly could reduce your risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
Atlanta DJ organizes free workouts in Piedmont Park
Hills4ATL is a free weekly workout that takes place at Piedmont Park on Wednesday evenings -- and the "fitness family" it created just keeps growing.
Teens work out for free this summer at Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness is offering its High School Summer Pass through August 31st, allowing teens ages 14 to 19 to work out for free.
Amputee boot camp held held at Truist Park hopes to instill confidence
Atlanta's most revered baseball players often practice at Truist Park, but Friday, another group of determined people packed the stadium.
Eating junk food may hinder deep sleep, study says
Participants were given both healthy and unhealthy diets at random times and their sleep schedules were monitored to see what, if any, connection there was between diet and sleep.
Strong leg muscles possibly linked to improved health results after a heart attack, study finds
Researchers tested people who experienced heart attacks and learned that patients with stronger leg muscles displayed better health results compared to those with weaker leg muscles.
Weight loss drug comes with success, side effects for Georgia woman
The weight loss drug Wegovy helped Felicia Zorn lose 50 pounds going into her gastric bypass. Eighteen months later, she is still using the medication. But, Zorn says, it came with a pretty challenging side effect.
After 8 years and 2 weight loss surgeries, Georgia woman finally feels healthy
Weight loss surgery can be life-changing. Still, it is not uncommon for bariatric patients to lose a significant amount of weight and then gain much of it back. That is what happened to 36-year-old Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs, Georgia. Today, after 8 years and two weight loss surgery, Zorn is finally at a point where she feels healthy.