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Shaped by a pandemic, nursing's next generation prepares for careers

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a difficult landscape for nursing students. Yet, despite everything, something motivates these students to become nurses — their willingness to serve and care for others.

Research shows effects of climate change on physical and mental health

Droughts, wildfires and rising temperatures contribute to the ongoing climate crisis and pose a significant threat to mental and physical wellbeing.

A scientific report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, says that if immediate action is not taken to mitigate emissions of greenhouse gasses, drastic impacts to the environment are impending.

OPINION: Trump and Biden's Rivalling Town Halls

In October 2020, Donald Trump and Joe Biden held rivaling town halls on different networks at the same time. Viewers had to choose between which one to watch, rather than being able to choose both. 

Financial steps you can take to prepare for life after retirement

Planning for retirement can be a challenge, but there are things you can do to financially prepare for post-working life. When it comes to retirement, Frank Akridge told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “the earlier you start, the better off you are.” Akridge is an independent financial advisor and owner of Financial Pathfinder LLC in Woodstock.

New study finds link between 'doomscrolling' and anxiety

In recent years, a phenomenon called “doomscrolling” — where people seek out and binge negative news in order to find answers during uncertain times — has been a mark of social media. The phrase was coined in 2018, but it caught traction in 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Accuracy

What happens when we, as a society, value happiness over accuracy? "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit for Accuracy," offers an in-depth review of the insights gained from the September Inspire! Forum: Media Literacy and the Future of Democracy. Journalists Greg Bluestein, Richard T. Griffiths, and Rose Scott spoke on a panel and discussed the growing threat of misinformation, the death of local journalism and mistrust in news organizations.

How your own ageist views harms your health 

Your own negative feelings about aging can impact your health in various ways. Internalizing ageist messages can interrupt your ability to age healthily and affects your physical health and psychological wellbeing.

'Opera in the Kitchen' brings Tuscany to Georgia

It turns out you don’t have to travel far for a Tuscan culinary experience. Coming to the United States for the first time, “Opera in the Kitchen” is a cooking workshop paired with live opera that’s coming soon to Avenue East Cobb.

Georgia ranks 44th in US for lack of access to home health care workers

While the omicron variant hits the United States creating a devastating impact, another issue haunts the horizon: the increased shortage of home care nurses.

America’s Health Rankings rated Georgia as 44th in the nation for access to home health care workers, with only 79 home health care workers per 1,000 adults who are over 65 with a disability. This is 100 workers less than the national average. 

3 inflation-impacted costs that can eat away your retirement

As the inflation rate in Atlanta approaches 10% — higher than the 7% national average — retirees in particular are concerned about how increased costs will impact their retirement savings.