'The Dark Knight' Showing at The Holly This Weekend

In The Dark Knight, Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime and has to battle a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker...
Aug 20, 2008

September 2008 is Atrial Fibrillation Month Focusing on Life-Threatening Irregular Heartbeat

Over five million Americans now suffer from atrial fibrillation, where the heart goes out of control with little warning and for no apparent reason. It's a frightening occurrence that will impact millions more as atrial fibrillation overtakes aging baby boomers...
Aug 20, 2008

Georgia Cancer Foundation and Spa Sydell Launch ‘Pamper Me Pink’ Promotion

During September and October 2008, Spa Sydell clients can purchase a series of specially designated "pink" spa packages -- Divinely Pink Quickie Facial & Massage with the Pink Grapefruit Vitality masque, or the Powerfully Pinkalicious Mani/Pedi & Facial -- 10% of which will directly benefit GCF breast cancer programs...
Aug 19, 2008

Laura on Life: Chick Flicks and Other Horrors

My husband is like any other man with a lick of testosterone.  He would rather see a movie with violent explosions or be scared out of his pants by some horror flick than be subjected to a romance or a musical...
Aug 19, 2008

Leading Companies and Organizations Sponsor Hit ’Em for Hemophilia Golf Tournament

The tournament, which supports critical research directed toward finding a cure for hemophilia, a hereditary blood clotting disorder that requires very expensive, life-long medical treatment, will be held October 28, 2008 at Château Élan Resort and Winery in Braselton, Georgia...
Aug 19, 2008

Dawson County to Offer Maintain Your Brain®

The Alzheimer's Association has implemented the Maintain Your Brain® campaign to educate individuals on the importance of maintaining brain health through a healthy diet, exercise and social interaction...
Aug 19, 2008

Emory Health Sciences: Americans Eating More Processed Sugar, Study Finds

U.S. children and adults consume 54.7 grams of fructose per day, an almost 50 percent increase from a national study sample conducted in 1977-1978, which estimated mean consumption of fructose at 37 grams per day...
Aug 19, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2006 DeLoach Russian River Valley Chardonnay

The nose was explosive with aromas of pear and pineapple, and a hint of lemon zest. Of course the flavor was big and bold being representative of its origin, and there was plenty of apple, pear, and tropical fruit with a wonderful tangy undertone...
Aug 19, 2008

Casting Call at the Holly

Come out and audition for the fall children's theatre performance Wizard of Wonderland...
Aug 19, 2008

Brain Balance™ Centers Help Children Overcome Autism Symptoms

The Suwanee Brain Balance™ Center incorporates a unique multi-faceted approach to assess and develop individualized intervention plans for children affected by Neurobehavioral/Developmental Disorders...
Aug 18, 2008

Silence: Golden for Your Heart

Too much noise exposure correlates with a steady rise in blood pressure. Makes sense. Loud sounds are known to stimulate the pituitary-adrenal cortical system...
Aug 18, 2008

An Awesome Appetizer for Knees and Hands

In a study of older adults, those with higher blood levels of vitamin K were significantly less likely to develop the bone spurs and cartilage damage that are common in painful osteoarthritis...
Aug 15, 2008

Athens Run For the Dogs Benefits Canine Companions for Independence

The event will include a 5K race for runners and a 1-mile fun run and walk for people and their dogs. Dogs may participate in all but the 5K race...
Aug 15, 2008

Adult Fitness Training Available at Rock Creek Park

Kickin' Cardio, Boot Camp and Core and More sessions started this week at Rock Creek...
Aug 15, 2008

Governor Announces Launch of Together Rx Access For Georgia Card

Governor Sonny Perdue and Together Rx Access announced Thursday the launch of the Together Rx Access® FOR GEORGIA Card to help eligible uninsured Georgians gain access to immediate and meaningful savings on prescription medicines and products right at the pharmacy counter...
Aug 15, 2008