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Health & Wellness May 22, 2025

Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research

by Keith Diaz, Columbia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For patients hospitalized with chest pain, the amount of time they spend sedentary afterward is…

Health Care January 16, 2023

Sitting all day is terrible for your health – now, a new study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it

by Keith Diaz, Columbia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea To…

Kennesaw June 5, 2025

Kennesaw bar SuBourban to undergo rebranding under new owners

PHOTO: Plans for update provided to Courier by Michael Judvytis By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw’s SuBourban Bar has new owners with plans to rebrand the previously troubled late-night establishment. SuBourban Bar…

Acworth June 5, 2025

Acworth choking victim saved by officer’s fast action

By Mark Woolsey An Acworth police officer’s swift action saved the life of a choking victim on Wednesday, police spokesman Sgt. Eric Mistretta told the Courier. Police said in a…

Community Life June 5, 2025

The Battery Atlanta releases its schedule of June events

The Battery Atlanta released the following June schedule of events: As summer approaches, The Battery Atlanta heats up the fun with a diverse lineup of events designed to inspire wellness,…

Mental & Behavioral Health June 5, 2025

Increasing mental health knowledge goal of Highland Rivers Connect Training Institute

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health issued the following announcement about training it is making available through a new program: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is capping Mental Health Awareness Month with the…

Weather June 5, 2025

North and Central Georgia face storm threats through Saturday

The National Weather Service is forecasting a series of thunderstorms across north and central Georgia, with isolated to scattered storms expected today and additional threats of severe weather persisting into…

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Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research

Sitting all day is terrible for your health – now, a new study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it