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...

Healthy Tips on Work & Study from Home for the Whole Family

Working from home has become the norm for people all over the country, and with many companies telling employees not to expect that to change for the foreseeable future, you may be considering upgrading the home workstation you haphazardly...

Social Bubbles, Travel, Tests & Guests. Holiday Planning Ahead with Advice from Two CLT Doctors

Holiday planning is always tough (Whose family are we celebrating with this year? What days of the week do Christmas and New Year fall?). But throw a pandemic into the mix and it’s a whole different set of questions...

Orangetheory Charlotte Re-Opens. Here’s the Scoop, Safety Measures & More.

It's Here! Orangetheory Charlotte is now re-opening under the Phase 2.5 guidelines and it's time for you to get 'Back To Base!' OTF Charlotte is opening 4 of their 8 area studios. And dates will be announced soon for the...

How to Run a Virtual Road Race and 12 CLT Races to Compete in This Fall

Runners are always on the prowl for the next race on the calendar, but 2020 has sidelined many road racer's motivation for running. With most in-person races cancelled or postponed, it can be hard to keep testing your abilities...

#GetFitCLT – 35+ Workout Options for the Next 5 Weeks

Governor Cooper has extended Phase 2 of his reopening plan for another 5 weeks. Although our numbers are beginning to show signs of stabilization thanks to current precautions, the Governor will continue to monitor cases to see a decline...

Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy — Why It’s Common and When to See an Expert

Pregnant women, unfortunately, have to deal with a myriad of aches and pains, but perhaps none more common than lower back pain. According to the National Institute of Health, about half of all pregnant women (although some studies estimate up...

A Doctor and Mother of Four Plans Back-to-School During COVID-19

The constant barrage of coronavirus news can be anxiety-inducing. Information fills our televisions, radios and social media feeds. Taking it all in can become overwhelming. But in the Union County home of Dr. Rupal Badalyan, she and her four...

Should You Visit the Dermatologist During COVID-19? Start With This At-Home Skin Assessment

This series on Women’s Health is brought to you by Tryon Medical Partners, an independent practice of nearly 90 physicians who joined forces because they share the core belief that the patient-doctor connection is the foundation for better health. We’re in the...

#GETFITCLT – 20 Ways to Workout Together But Apart This Month

Who knows what day it is anymore... Quarantine brain is real so why not do everything you can to keep your mental and physical fitness tip-top with streaming, live, and outdoor in-person classes from Scoop's CLT fitness picks. Stay...

Meet 10 Charlotte High School Female Athletes Taking Their Game to the Next Level.

Charlotte is filled with incredible high school female athletes. While the class of 2020 lost months of traditional senior year experiences due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. Meet 10 Charlotte area high school female...

Your Skin and the Science of Aging Gracefully

By April Boswell, MD Board Certified American Board of Dermatology Honors & Certifications American Board of Dermatology Our skin is the largest organ in the body, but many of us don’t give it the attention it deserves. In early adulthood, our skin...

Visit These Less Popular Charlotte Area Parks and Nature Preserves to Keep Your Distance

One thing that has helped ease the stress of our new lifestyle has been the weather. Being able to go for walks on the regular and eat outside has been sanity saving. We are all familiar with Charlotte's larger...