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BASH celebrates Forty and Fabulous (Debbie’s Lifestyles Photos April 18)

It was 1978 and 11 women got together in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and formed a group that started…
700 Wells Fargo team members spend Super Saturday supporting Atlanta nonprofits

  Atlanta volunteer day includes $105,000 in grants to affordable housing non-profits WHAT:         Wells Fargo team members will celebrate National…
Lifestyles Report: Out of Business (April 18)

It’s sad to see a store post a “going out of business” sign. That sign could mean a lot of…
Should Black women get breast cancer screening at age 30?

Since breast cancer screenings became widespread in the 1980s, the death rate for women has dropped 43 percent. But the…
Cobb County Mom writes children’s book inspired by her kindergartener

Amanda Kirkland decided to make her dreams come true once again and write her second children’s book inspired by her…
Healthcare hints: 5 savings tips for budget-conscious consumers

(BPT) – As Americans work hard to meet all the obligations that come with work, family and everyday life, many…
Take charge of your health today. Be informed. Be involved. …Hypertension

This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on hypertension. Erricka Hager, health advocate at the Urban…
Atlanta residents report strong satisfaction with Fulton services

Survey conducted by Kennesaw State shows residents’ approval improving The Fulton County Strategy and Performance Management Office released the results…
Atlanta City Councilmembers host spring drive for scrap tires cleanup

Members of the Atlanta City Council will host recycling drives for scrap tires at several locations in the city of…
Wanted: 1 million people to study genes, habits and health

Editor’s note: This article was originally published Sept. 17, 2017. WASHINGTON (AP) — In a quest to end cookie-cutter health…
High Blood Pressure…The Silent Killer

Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against a person’s arteries as the heart pumps blood through…
Precision medicine offers solution to treat different medical problems

Hypertension can be hard to treat. Different patients respond differently to medications. A treatment that works for one patient may…
Wells Fargo announces $6 million for homeownership

Wells Fargo is announcing a $6 million NeighborhoodLIFT commitment, including down payment assistance grants of $15,000 for potential homebuyers in Clayton,…
Carr and legal community commence Georgia Legal Food Frenzy

Today marks the first day of the 7th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, a two-week food and fund drive led…
Lifestyles Report: I still love books (April 11)

There is nothing like a good book. Before I had a smartphone I used to read more often. Now this…
When to say when: Study says limit alcohol to 1 drink a day

NEW YORK (AP) — Here’s some sobering news: A large international study says adults should average no more than one…
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