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Have a Happy and Healthy Holiday with Live Healthy Gwinnett!

Contributed by Lindsey Jorstad, CPRP The holiday season is known for unhealthy traditions like overindulging and generally sedentary celebrations. Make the most of your break by spending time with your loved ones while being active! Try the following tips from Live...

SafetySmart Lilburn: Building the Safest Community in Georgia

Contributed by Margot Ashley History SafetySmart Lilburn is an all-volunteer, nonprofit with tax-exempt status, founded in June 2010. The mission of the organization is increasing safety awareness in the greater Lilburn area and assisting with development of safe,...

Marijuana and the Immune System

Contributed by Brittany Cantrell Carter Helping people stay healthy by preventing infection is a huge part of a local epidemiologist’s job. Ask an epidemiologist about the basics of disease prevention, and they may talk about handwashing, getting enough exercise,...

Remembering the “Prevention” in National Bullying Prevention Month

Contributed by Katherine Raczynski If you follow the news, you are likely very aware of the challenge of addressing childhood bullying. We know that it happens and can have devastating consequences, but sensational media coverage can leave us feeling disheartened and...

Be A Poser: Strike Your Power Pose

Contributed by the Walton County Youth Advocacy Board As members of a Youth Advocacy Board, we find ourselves doing a good bit of public speaking. Sometimes it’s in front of peers at school, other times county commissioners or state legislators. In any case, it can be...