by Sara Cook | Mar 26, 2026 | Healthy Living
Spending time outdoors, whether it’s at a game at Cleveland T. Grimes Soccer Complex, playing on the playground, or just enjoying the weather while walking your dog at Greenway Farms; sometimes can unfortunately come with a few bumps and falls along the way. Most of...
by Sara Cook | Mar 11, 2026 | Healthy Living
Spring is a great time to get outside and enjoy warmer weather, whether buying plants and flowers from the local Home Depot’s Garden Center or fishing at Chester Frost Park. But for many people, spring also brings pollen season and with it symptoms like congestion,...
by Sara Cook | Mar 2, 2026 | Healthy Living
Whether you’re trying to enjoy a rare warm winter’s day with your kids on a neighborhood playground like Vandergriff Park or visiting a local jump park such as Jumpin’ Jellybeans to get rid of cabin fever, being aware of germs and illnesses may not be your primary...
by Sara Cook | Feb 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, meeting up with friends, visiting with relatives, gift exchanges, and lots of great food; winter can seem never ending. The nights are longer, the weather is colder, and even though you may be embracing that New Years...
by Sara Cook | Jan 19, 2026 | Healthy Living
During the winter months, many people try to find ways to stay entertained but out of the elements. One activity many turn to is going to see a movie. There are many movie theaters such as AMC Northgate 14 advertising new films for us to enjoy while eating popcorn in...
by Sara Cook | Jan 8, 2026 | Healthy Living
Whether you’re grabbing groceries at Publix, attending a local school event, working out at Crunch Fitness-Hixson, or enjoying a community gathering, everyday activities can increase your exposure to viruses like COVID-19. While many people think of COVID as only a...
by Sara Cook | Dec 22, 2025 | Healthy Living
We’ve all felt it coming on, the scratchy throat, stuffy nose, congestion, and fatigue associated with a respiratory infection. You could be out enjoying a beautiful winter’s day at Greenway Farms or the Tennessee Riverpark but later feel more exhausted and run down...
by Sara Cook | Dec 22, 2025 | Healthy Living
Winter in Hixson is the season of sniffles, sore throats, and lingering coughs, whether you’re catching up with friends at The Rosecomb or competing in a lively game of bowling at Spare Time Hixson with family, no one has time for a cold that just won’t go away. While...
by Sara Cook | Dec 22, 2025 | Healthy Living
Overeating during the holidays, especially if you are indulging in a great meal at Hennen’s Steakhouse, is common, but having nagging digestive upset and pain afterwards is not. How do you know if your symptoms are normal or if you need to seek medical care and...
by Sara Cook | Dec 10, 2025 | Healthy Living
Every flu season is different, and this year’s is already shaping up to be an active one. Whether out shopping at Northgate Mall or going to eat with family and friends at the area’s best restaurants, catching the flu is an unfortunate possibility. If you’ve started...