by Drew Allen | Feb 10, 2025 | Healthy Living
You wake up one morning with a nasty cough and think that you might have caught the flu. Skipping your class at Ooltewah Jiu-Jitsu Academy, you head straight to urgent care to get checked only to find that what you thought was the flu was actually pneumonia. It can...
by Drew Allen | Jan 28, 2025 | Healthy Living
Feverish and exhausted, you decide to look up your symptoms, only to find the results overwhelming. You take a step back, rest, call a medical provider, and order your comfort food from DosBros. Because bacterial and viral infections share common signs, getting...
by Drew Allen | Jan 9, 2025 | Healthy Living
Cold winter air often leaves skin dry, flaky, and itchy. For some, this is temporary; for others, it’s a lifelong challenge. Dryness is usually worst on hands, arms, or legs, but it depends on factors like age, health, and outdoor exposure. While saving money...
by Drew Allen | Dec 23, 2024 | Healthy Living
Even if you’re under the weather, life’s commitments—like visiting family, enjoying a night at Lupi’s, or handling chores—can’t wait. With winter here, respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia become more widespread in Ooltewah and beyond. Learn about walking...
by Drew Allen | Dec 9, 2024 | Healthy Living
The holiday season, from November to December, often feels like a whirlwind of errands and events. Whether you’re picking up groceries at Aldi or stopping by Blooms by KB for a party centerpiece, it’s easy to lose track of time. You had plans to get your flu shot, but...
by Drew Allen | Nov 27, 2024 | Healthy Living
The winter season is here, and with the holidays in full swing, you might be planning a family outing to Local Goat to avoid extra work at home. But while you’re out shopping for gifts, your child suddenly starts coughing—at first, it’s just a slight cough, but before...
by Aniela Kinser | Nov 11, 2024 | Healthy Living
Kids love to interact with everything around them. Showing you bird houses while you grab some bird food from The Bird Shoppe, running immediately to the playground at the park, and somehow get into the flowerpot dirt at home. While that curiosity is admirable, it...
by Aniela Kinser | Oct 23, 2024 | Healthy Living
The impact of COVID-19 is something we can all relate to in one way or another. We understand how quickly symptoms can surface after being exposed, highlighting the importance of being proactive about our health and that of others. You can go for milkshakes at...
by Aniela Kinser | Oct 8, 2024 | Healthy Living
As the temperature drops, parents do their best to keep their little ones warm by layering them up. On days when it’s too cold or rainy to enjoy outdoor activities, it’s the perfect chance to explore indoor venues like PlayPalz Indoor Playground. Children...
by Aniela Kinser | Sep 24, 2024 | Healthy Living
With fall in full swing, particularly if you’re outdoors at Little Debbie Park, chilly weather and increased rain often mean more cases of colds, flu, and COVID-19. But how can you tell the difference between these common illnesses? Understanding the key...