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...
by Sara Cook | Jul 24, 2026 | Healthy Living
As the school year gets underway in Ooltewah, many families are still finishing those last few back-to-school tasks. Between adjusting to new routines, attending parent meetings, and getting kids to football practice or band rehearsal, it’s easy to realize a...
by Sara Cook | Jul 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
There is something about this time of year that makes it hard to stay indoors. Between longer evenings, backyard projects, outdoor festivals, camping trips, and weekends spent exploring East Tennessee; summer tends to fill the calendar quickly. The downside? More time...
by Sara Cook | Jun 26, 2026 | Healthy Living
Summer in Ooltewah means spending more time outdoors. Whether your plans include evenings on the patio, youth sports, neighborhood cookouts, outdoor shopping, community events, or simply taking advantage of longer daylight hours, East Tennessee summers tend to keep...
