bone with osteoporosis

Our bodies constantly change as we age, and our bones are no different.  While we think of bones as the sturdy, unchanging structure of our body, bones are actually active, living tissue. Bones constantly break down weaker tissue and create new tissue to take its place.  As we age, our bone loss may outpace the […]

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women playing pickleball

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States, and it’s gaining popularity in Middle Georgia. Macon-Bibb County has dedicated pickleball courts at Tattnall Square Park and John Drew Smith Tennis Center with plans to develop an indoor pickleball center in the “old mall.”   Because of the sport’s growing popularity in our area, it’s […]

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Whether it’s a nagging pain or an acute injury, you want the best in orthopaedic care for you and your family. OrthoGeorgia is Georgia’s choice for orthopaedic excellence, and we’ve built a reputation for outstanding care since our founding more than 60 years ago. Our orthopaedic surgeons and care professionals are trusted by our community’s […]

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Woman resting after exercise at a gym

Obesity is a problem that affects more than 100 million Americans and is generally defined as a condition in which an individual is carrying more weight than is advisable when considering that individual’s stature or height. Body Mass Index, frequently referred to as BMI, is the most widely accepted measure of obesity and is calculated […]

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