Georgia Injury Blog

The Benefits of Sound Baths As is the case with many self-care trends like yoga and meditation, what’s old is new again. The latest relaxation practice with ancient roots to make waves in modern times is sound baths. Celebs from Charlize Theron to Laurence Fishburne say they help promote relaxation and reduce stress. Kendall Jenner, who’s been public about her struggles with anxiety and sleep paralysis, also ... Read More

Bon Appétit magazine calls tomato and watermelon “soul mates,” and they’re right! This surprising gourmet salad will be a hit at your next barbecue. Ingredients 1 tsp peppercorns, coarsely crushed 1 tsp coriander seeds, coarsely crushed 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/4 cup coconut oil 4 cups seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 heirloom tomatoes, cut into ... Read More

Touring Cobb County … and Beyond! Once again, we’re venturing just outside the bounds of Cobb County and highlighting the state’s first cable wake facility, Terminus Wake Park in Cartersville. Imagine a lake — or rather two lakes — with cables and state-of-the-art technology just for watersports like kneeboarding and wakeboarding. No boat needed! Add an awesome inflatable obstacle course for weekend fun, and you ... Read More

One scene of carefree, summertime fun we’ve all seen either on the big screen or in real life is an open pickup truck bed full of passengers enjoying the open air. But is it legal to ride in the back of a truck like this in Georgia? Read also: Avoid Tractor-Trailer Injuries Like most laws, the answer to that question is nuanced. Georgia state code 40-8-79 makes two things clear: If you’re driving a truck with ... Read More

Many mental health experts blame the recent spike in mental illness on the DSM-5 (the standard classification of mental disorders) and the ever-expanding list of psychological conditions it identifies. But others, like neuroscientist Stephen Porges, aren’t convinced we can attribute increasing mental health problems to just diagnoses — and new ideas about mental health are changing how we view depression ... Read More

Don’t let the long ingredient list scare you. This summer salad celebrates in-season veggies and herbs and comes together quickly. Ingredients 4 cups of fresh corn, cut from 5 cobs 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 red onion, diced 6 green onions, chopped 1 jalapeno, diced 1/2 avocado, cubed 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp smoked ... Read More