Arbor Tip of the Month

VALDOSTA - Sometimes a tree may start looking more like a shrub, with a bushy clump of young stems sprouting from the base or from a spot on the trunk. Those stems are called basal…

DPH Addresses How to Prevent Alzheimer’s

Did you know that the progression of Alzheimer’s disease begins years before symptoms ever show up? The Department of Public Health recently reported that most people with Alzheimer's or related dementia are over 65, but…

Surprising Facts About July 4th

By Lauren Burgess For many, the Fourth of July is the time for fireworks and backyard barbecues. But there are some interesting facts surrounding the 243-year-old holiday you may not know. To help celebrate, here…

Walmart to Add Pet Clinics, Pharmacy to 100…

Walmart is launching an online pet pharmacy and adding veterinary clinics to 100 stores as US shoppers' pet spending balloons, according to Business Insider. More than 300 brands of pet medications will begin delivery starting…

Possible Link: Common Meds and Dementia

By Lauren Burgess Scientists have found a possible connection between anticholinergic drugs and a higher risk of dementia.  In a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, it was suggested that certain classes of anticholinergic drugs--such…

Dad Bod the New Sexy

A new survey reveals that a notable portion of people find the "dad bod" sexy. Ironically, Planet Fitness conducted the survey, discovering there's an uptick in love and acceptance of the pudge. Planet Fitness posted…

Boaty McBoatface’s Redemption

An online poll three years ago was taken to decide what to name a new scientific research ship in England.  And the name with the most votes was "Boaty McBoatface." But sadly, that name got…