FITNESS & HEALTH

What’s the Deal with Red Light Therapy?

Maybe you've heard about red light therapy, or maybe...

It’s More Than Just a Mood: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 

Feeling blue lately? It could be seasonal affective disorder...

Gut Check: Popular Misconceptions about Prebiotics and Probiotics

With Reena Mehta, PA-C, Tryon Medical Partners  With all the...

Healthspan vs Lifespan: Expand Your Prime, Not Just Your Time

With Caroline Lee Wilds, MD, Tryon Medical Partners  The question...

Your Heart Health Starts Young. Here Are 4 Practices to Implement Today

With Dr. Sanjay C. Patel, Tryon Medical Partners As COVID-19 continues to proliferate, you might feel like we’ve been weathering this pandemic for a long time. But Tryon Medical Partners cardiologist Dr. Sanjay C. Patel would argue we’ve been enduring...

16 Fall 2021 Walks & Runs to Join in Charlotte

Saturday, September 4, 2021 - USNWC Labor Day Trail Race Jumpstart the holiday weekend with a 5K or the 15K trail race. Last day to pre-register is September 2, 2021. $35 - $45 Sunday, September 5, 2021 - Around the...

Where to Boat, Paddle & Kayak Around Charlotte

Even though summer is coming to an end, early Autumn can be the best time outdoors in the QC. Charlotte is surrounded by lakes, rivers, and streams, making it easy to get on the water for a fall weekend...

The Pros and Cons of Cologuard®: Is It Right for You?

With Dr. Amit Aravapalli You may be interested in the convenience that Cologuard® advertisements tout, but is it right for you? Here are the pros and cons every person should know about Cologuard. Statistics show that colorectal cancer is the third...

Get Back to Reality with These Specials from Charlotte Fitness Studios

Y2 Yoga New Client 3 week unlimited special for $39. BUY HERE. New to Y2? Try them out with this New Client special! Locations in Dilworth and Cotswold. Plus video classes on demand and live streaming. Lots of classes and...

Would My Doctor Recommend Acupuncture?

With Tryon Medical Partners Many patients assume conversations about “alternative” medicine are not a fit for their primary care provider. So should a treatment like acupuncture have a place in your health routine? We asked Tryon Medical Partners to weigh...

The 24 Hours of Booty in 2021. What You Need to Know About the QC’s Favorite Fundraiser

This year, 24 Hours of Booty celebrates their 20th Year of riding the booty loop in Myers Park to raise funds for partners Atrium Health’s Levine Cancer Institute, Levine Children’s Hospital, and other organizations committed to providing supportive oncology...

Spotting Orthopedic Issues in Your Elderly Relatives (Plus Elder-proofing Your Home)

Now that we're vaccinated against COVID-19, we're doing something we've wanted to do since the beginning of quarantine — give Grandma a giant hug. Many people are seeing their elderly relatives and friends for the first time in more...

How to Buy Sunscreen – A Dermatologist’s Guide

With Dr. Erin Hodges With so many choices, how do you know you're buying the right sunscreen? Follow these tips from a board certified Dermatologist to help you decide. A good sunscreen is a healthy skin essential year-round, but there’s a...

COVID-19 and Mammograms: 5 Things You Need to Know

With Dr. Elizabeth Barnhardt Kirkland Preventive medical care such as mammograms, colonoscopies and annual exams are key to maintaining overall health. Early detection helps people work with their primary care physician to develop an action plan, with the goal of...

Best Ways For Charlotte Senior Citizens to Stay Active With Community Groups

As we age, staying fit may fall to the wayside as we shift focus to other priorities (playing with grandkids and enjoying some well-deserved post-retirement relaxation, for example). But for senior citizens, it's more important than ever before to...

Dilworth’s Chic & Modern Mood House Takes Massage to the Next Level

If you are looking for a massage in Charlotte, check out the new-ish Mood House in Dilworth. Designed as a modern massage spa with a Palm Springs vibe Mood House brings a new level of design to our local...