by Sara Cook | Aug 24, 2026 | Healthy Living
The “dog days of summer” are traditionally considered the hottest and most humid stretch of the season, running from July through August. The phrase has ancient roots, tied to Sirius, the “Dog Star,” which appears in the constellation Canis Major. While...
by Sara Cook | Aug 13, 2026 | Healthy Living
As the calendar begins to shift toward fall, it’s easy to assume the risk of sunburn disappears along with summer. However, anyone who has lived in Southeast Tennessee knows that’s rarely the case. Warm afternoons, high UV levels, and plenty of sunshine...